Porto boss: We need to have the perfect game to beat Chelsea

Julen Lopetegui says Porto will have to play the "perfect game' to beat Chelsea

PORTO boss Julen Lopetegui says his side have to play the "perfect game" in order to beat Chelsea.

 

The Blues take on the Portuguese side in tonight's Champions League clash (7.45pm) as Jose Mourinho's side hope to make it two wins from two in their European campaign.

Chelsea made light work of Maccabi Tel Aviv a fortnight ago as they breezed past the Israeli side 4-0.

 

Mourinho spent two years at Porto, winning six trophies in his short spell in charge, including the Champions League in 2004.

And current Porto boss Lopetegui has praised Mourinho's impressive trophy haul.

 

"Mr Mourinho is a wonderful coach and did great things at Porto, winning trophies and I will respect that," he said.

"We will have to put in the perfect game to beat them. They won their first European game 4-0 and are a strong team, one of the biggest in the world."

 

Jose Mourinho won the Champions League with Porto in 2004

Diego Costa is set for his return to Mourinho's side following his suspension by the FA for his actions in their 2-0 victory over Arsenal.

While former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to play his 152nd Champions League game which will take him past Xavi Hernandez to set a new record in the competition.