José Calado on Moreirense v Benfica complaints: it’s fair enough | OneFootball

José Calado stressed that Benfica has every right to complain about refereeing decisions. According to the CMTV commentator, the Clube da Luz should have spoken out about the penalty that was not awarded for a foul on Vangelis Pavlidis, a topic that was addressed by José Mourinho in the press conference.

“Obviously, I think it was a penalty. But no one talks about it because Benfica won by four goals to nil. If they hadn’t won, then people would talk and say: ‘ah ok, since they won, they’re complaining about a penalty’,” José Calado began by saying.

“It’s legitimate for them to complain. Other coaches, when necessary, also do so in press conferences,” added the CMTV commentator, arguing that the reds should take a more insistent approach on these issues, just like their rivals.

“In that respect, I think Mourinho is very smart. He’s a coach who knows how to deal with the press, knows how to handle what’s in front of him, and has already realized that, in Portuguese football, people often have to speak out when they are wronged,” concluded the commentator, praising the Special One’s stance.

It should be recalled that Benfica came out victorious from their visit to Moreira de Cónegos, thrashing 4-0, thanks to three goals from Vangelis Pavlidis and a precise strike from Fredrik Aursnes. All things considered, the Eagles remain in third place in the league, with 32 points, three behind Sporting and five behind Porto.

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