Mourinho and Benfica will certainly view this season as a missed alternative – though an invincible marketing campaign could be some solace.
They might even end third given they’re solely three factors forward of Sporting, who’ve a recreation in hand and a supeerior objective distinction.
Portuguese sports activities publication A Bola, external mentioned Benfica had “gifted” rivals Porto 12 factors, after letting a lead slip in six of their 10 attracts.
Nonetheless, after seeing their title hopes disappear following a 2-2 draw at Famalicao on Saturday, Benfica president Rui Costa as an alternative took goal on the officers.
“No-one has the appropriate to determine who wins championships or who goes to the Champions League apart from the gamers and coaches on the sphere, and what occurred right here in the present day was not that,” Costa mentioned.
Costa complained that Famalicao have been unfairly awarded a penalty, whereas their second objective “got here from a nook which wasn’t a nook”.
“It unequivocally explains what this referee got here right here to do in the present day. Attempting to verify Benfica received crushed right here.”
Portuguese sports activities newspaper Record, external has reported that the Portuguese Affiliation of Soccer Referees will file a criticism towards Costa after his feedback.
Mourinho, who was additionally sad with the officiating in Saturday’s match, mentioned: “This recreation is an efficient reflection of what has occurred on this championship.”
The Portuguese supervisor has been one of many names linked to the Real Madrid job in the summertime if the Spanish membership determine to half methods with Alvaro Arbeloa.
Nonetheless, O Jogo report, external that Benfica are set to supply Mourinho a brand new contract this week.
