José Mourinho suspended, coach to miss Benfica’s next matches | OneFootball

was punished by the Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation with a one-match suspension and an additional 11-day ban, as well as a total fine of 5,355 euros. The sanction comes as a result of the expulsion and incidents recorded during the Clássico against Porto, which ended in a draw (2-2).

Due to disciplinary rules, the coach of Benfica cannot serve both punishments at the same time. Although the regulations do not fully clarify this type of situation, the usual practice allows the punished individual to choose the most convenient way to serve the sanctions.

Thus, the 'Special One' is expected to serve the match suspension this Saturday, during the away game against Arouca, and then begin the 11-day ban the following Sunday, which will also keep him off the bench for the next match, against Vitória de Guimarães, at Luz.

The referee's report stated that “the coach deliberately left the technical area to act provocatively, running towards the opposing team's bench and kicking a ball towards the stands.”

The second punishment, of 11 days and a fine of 3,825 euros, is related to the incident involving Lucho González. According to the League delegate's report, Mourinho “made a gesture with his index finger tapping his thumb and repeatedly said ‘you’re tiny’”. The situation caused an altercation among several individuals who tried to separate the sporting agents involved.”

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