José Calado points the finger at Benfica: time to call a spade a spade | OneFootball

José Calado believes that the Benfica team needs to play more and better football. On CMTV, the former Benfica player analyzed the draw against Casa Pia and also addressed the penalty awarded for António Silva's handball, demanding that Rui Costa defend the interests of the Club of Light, no matter who it hurts.

“All of them [referees] study the same rules. André [Pinotes Batista] mentioned a similar case, in the match against Moreirense, where it was not given. It happened in the League Cup, with João Simões, and no penalty was awarded. It happens with Benfica and a penalty is given,” José Calado began by saying.

“It is a very serious mistake and it puts the final result in question. That’s a fact, but let’s look at another reality. The ones who have to defend Benfica’s interests are its directors. Rui Costa needs to open his eyes once and for all, take a stand, and call things by their name when necessary,” added José Calado.

“Benfica needs to play more because, if not, these kinds of mistakes will become even more important. During the match, it became clear that there could be a surprise. Benfica’s football volume is weak. To create dangerous situations or to defend in their own half, it’s a very static team,” José Calado concluded.

With the draw against Casa Pia, Benfica now has 25 points in 11 matches (seven wins and four draws) and occupies third place in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Porto is first (31 points in 11 games) and Sporting is second (25 points in 11 matches). In the next round, the Eagles will travel to Nacional’s ground (November 29, 6:00 PM).

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