José Mourinho guided Benfica to an unbeaten Portuguese Primeira Liga campaign, sealing the feat with a 3-1 victory over Estoril on the final matchday. The win marked the 34th successive match without defeat, yet the side's 11 draws relegated them to third place behind champions Porto and runners‑up Sporting CP. The result confirmed the club's invincible status but left Champions League qualification out of reach.

Mourinho's squad opened the decisive game early, with Richard Ríos finding the net in the seventh minute before Alexander Bah and Rafa each added goals within the next nine minutes. The rapid three‑goal burst cemented the three points, marking what could be the Portuguese coach's final appearance at Benfica. A clause in his contract permits either party to end the deal after the season.

Despite missing Europe’s premier competition, Benfica retains a spot in the qualifying rounds, preserving a pathway to the Champions League. Mourinho, 63, remains linked to a possible Real Madrid return, sitting atop a three‑man shortlist for the vacant job. He insisted his decision will not hinge on the club’s European fate, keeping his focus on next season’s domestic objectives.