Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to break the Champions League appearance record when Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho makes his return to the Estadio do Dragao tonight
Iker Casillas had a difficult relationship with Jose Mourinho during the latter’s three years at Real Madrid, but after the Portuguese left, the Spain goalkeeper captained the team to victory over neighbours Atletico Madrid in the 2014 final, earning his third winner’s medal.
He played his 151st match in the competition as Porto, who he joined in July, drew their opening Group G match 2-2 away to Dynamo Kiev. That equalled the record set by former Barcelona midfielder Xavi, and Casillas is on the verge of breaking it.
Both teams go into the game after dropping points in 2-2 draws away to lowly opposition at the weekend.
Porto were held by Moreirense on Friday night and suffered injuries to two players. Algerian midfielder Yacine Brahimi, who scored five goals in nine Champions League games last season, hurt his right knee and was replaced at half-time.
Centre-back Maicon ended the match with a sprained ankle and is among several players that coach Julen Lopetegui said will have to be assessed ahead of the game.
Defender Ivan Marcano is available after suspension and Lopetegui will be back on the touchline after being banned for the match in Kiev.
Despite only drawing with Moreirense, the coach said he was happy with the way his team played, while admitting that Porto’s inability to take their chances ultimately cost them victory.
They remain top of the table on goal difference from Sporting Lisbon and are unbeaten in 12 games.
Chelsea’s comfortable 4-0 win at home to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Matchday One was a welcome respite after two successive Premier League defeats.
They subsequently beat Arsenal 2-0 but on Saturday were held 2-2 at Newcastle United, only salvaging a draw with two goals in the last 11 minutes from Brazilians Ramires and Willian.
Mourinho rated their first-half performance “minus one out of ten” after a game that left the English champions 15th in the table.
Spanish international striker Diego Costa, serving a domestic suspension, will be available in Porto, where Mourinho became a hero by leading the Dragons to 2004 Champions League success.
Group E
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| B. Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Roma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Barcelona | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B. Borisov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
B. Leverkusen vs B. Borisov - 4-1
Roma vs Barcelona - 1-1
Barcelona vs B. Leverkusen - today
B. Borisov vs Roma - today
20-10-2015: B. Borisov vs Barcelona
20-10-2015: B. Leverkusen vs Roma
04-11-2015: Barcelona vs B. Borisov
04-11-2015: Roma vs B. Leverkusen
24-11-2015: B. Borisov vs B. L’kusen
24-11-2015: Barcelona vs Roma
09-12-2015: B. L’kusen vs Barcelona
09-12-2015: Roma vs B. Borisov
Group F
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| B. Munich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| D. Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Arsenal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Olympiakos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
D. Zagreb vs Arsenal2-1
Olympiakos vs Bayern Munich0-3
Bayern Munich vs D. Zagreb - today
Arsenal vs Olympiakos - today
20-10-2015: Arsenal vs B. Munich
20-10-2015: D. Zagreb vs Olympiakos
04-11-2015: B. Munich vs Arsenal
04-11-2015: Olympiakos vs D. Zagreb
24-11-2015: Arsenal vs D. Zagreb
24-11-2015: B. Munich vs Olym’kos
09-12-2015: D. Zagreb vs B. Munich
09-12-2015: Olympiakos vs Arsenal
Group G
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| Chelsea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| D. Kiev | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Porto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Maccabi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Dynamo Kiev vs Porto - 2-2
Chelsea vs Maccabi - 4-0
Mac. Tel Aviv vs D. Kiev - today
Porto vs Chelsea - today
20-10-2015: Porto vs Maccabi
20-10-2015: D. Kiev vs Chelsea
04-11-2015: Maccabi vs Porto
04-11-2015: Chelsea vs D. Kiev
24-11-2015: Porto vs D. Kiev
24-11-2015: Maccabi vs Chelsea
09-12-2015: D. Kiev vs Maccabi
09-12-2015: Chelsea vs Porto
Group H
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts | |
| Zenit SP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Ghent | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lyon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Valencia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Valencia vs Zenit SP - 2-3
Ghent vs Lyon- 1-1
Lyon vs Valencia - today
Zenit SP vs Ghent - today
20-10-2015: Zenit SP vs Lyon
20-10-2015: Valencia vs Ghent
04-11-2015: Lyon vs Zenit SP
04-11-2015: Ghent vs Valencia
24-11-2015: Zenit SP vs Valencia
24-11-2015: Lyon vs Ghent
09-12-2015: Valencia vs Lyon
09-12-2015: Ghent vs Zenit SP
Tomorrow – 20.45
Group A
S. Donetsk vs PSG
Malmo vs R. Madrid
Standings: R. Madrid, Paris SG 3; Malmo, S. Donetsk 0.
Group B
CSKA Moscow vs PSV
Man. United vs Wolfsburg
Standings: PSV, Wolfsburg 3; Manchester United, CSKA 0.
Group C
Astana vs Galatasaray18.00
Atl. Madrid vs Benfica
Standings: Atletico Madrid, Benfica 3; Astana, Galatasaray 0.
Group D
B. M’gladbach vs Man. City
Juventus vs Sevilla
Standings: Sevilla, Juventus 3; Manchester City, B. M’gladach 0.