European Soccer
Real Madrid and Chelsea debut rookie coaches in Champions League
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Real Madrid and Chelsea return to Champions League action with novice coaches after the winter break, amid a season marked by widespread managerial changes. Eleven of the 36 clubs have switched coaches, with nine firings, including recent ones at both London and Madrid. The matches highlight instability, as new leaders like Álvaro Arbeloa and Liam Rosenior face early tests against Monaco and Pafos.
Bayer Leverkusen secured its first win of the UEFA Champions League season with a 1-0 victory at Benfica on Wednesday. The result marked Benfica's fourth straight loss in the league phase under coach Jose Mourinho. Both teams entered the match among the bottom seven in the standings, seeking their initial points.