Inter Milan to Visit Real Madrid, Mourinho Set to Face His Sixth Former Player in Coaching Career

Chivu will become the sixth player Mourinho has faced during his coaching career. In fact, the 'Special One' has previously gone up against Lampard, Thiago Motta, Dejan Stankovic, Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa during his managerial career. Based on the dates of their first meetings, he does not have an advantage against the first and last names on the list, but he has had good records against the other two. His overall record is 8 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in 17 meetings.

Record against Lampard

Manchester United 1-1 Derby County, 9-10 on penalties - September 25, 2018

Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Chelsea - December 22, 2019

Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur - February 22, 2020

Tottenham Hotspur 6-5 Chelsea, on penalties - September 29, 2020

Chelsea 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur - November 29, 2020

Total: 5 matches, 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses

Record against Thiago Motta

Roma 2-0 Spezia - December 13, 2021

Spezia 0-1 Roma - February 27, 2022

Roma 1-0 Bologna - January 4, 2023

Bologna 0-0 Roma - May 14, 2023

Bologna 2-0 Roma - December 17, 2023

Total: 5 matches, 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Record against Dejan Stankovic

Sampdoria 0-1 Roma - October 17, 2022

Roma 3-0 Sampdoria - April 2, 2023

Total: 2 matches, 2 wins.

Record against Xabi Alonso

Roma 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen - May 11, 2023

Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Roma - May 18, 2023

Total: 2 matches, 1 win and 1 draw.

Record against Arbeloa

Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid - January 28, 2026

Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid - February 17, 2026

Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica - February 25, 2026

Total: 3 matches, 1 win and 2 losses.