Jose Mourinho might have good memories of his previous meetings with Kurban Berdyev, because he went on to win his last European trophy that season. The Special One's Inter were drawn against Rubin Kazan in the 2009-10 Champions League group stage. The Milanese, who thoroughly deserved to lose on their trip to Russia, somehow managed to salvage a 1-1 draw after Mario Balotelli was sent off. On the final matchday, Inter needed to beat Rubin at San Siro, and did so thanks to goals by Samuel Eto'o and the very same Balotelli. Mourinho went through at Berdyev's expense, and eventually lifted the cup.
Miracle worker Kurban Berdyev a tough rival for Jose Mourinho
