Rodolfo Reis: “I’m pleased when Sporting and Benfica lose” | OneFootball

Rodolfo Reis admitted to taking satisfaction from Sporting’s and Benfica’s setbacks, in a statement marked by the historic rivalry between Portuguese football’s three big clubs.

The former captain and ex-FC Porto player spoke bluntly about the impact of the rivals’ results, making his position clear in a context where the fight for the season’s objectives continues to focus attention on the national championship and the other competitive fronts.

Rodolfo Reis’s words come at a time when any dropped points by the main contenders carry weight in the calculations of the domestic competitions. In that context, defeats for direct rivals can represent an indirect advantage for FC Porto, the club with which the former defender maintains an openly declared connection.

The reaction fits within the logic of the rivalry that has marked Portuguese football for decades, especially between FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting.

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