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Mon 12 Dec 2006Mourinho backing BenficaChelsea boss Jose Mourinho admits he will be rooting for Benfica to overcome Manchester United in their Champions League Group F clash.United need a point to ensure they reach the knockout stage of the tournament but Mourinho warned Alex Ferguson and his men that Benfica are capable of winning at Old Trafford.