Mourinho on Vini Jr’s celebration: Always the same one | OneFootball

Vini Jr.'s celebration after scoring the goal that sealed Real Madrid's victory over Benfica was one of the main topics addressed by the Portuguese coach after the match at Estádio da Luz.

Mourinho – who had a heated argument with the Brazilian – avoided commenting on the possible racist act committed by Prestianni.

"One thing is what Vinícius says, another is what Prestianni says, completely different things. I try to be balanced and I don't want to say that Vinícius is a liar and Prestianni is an incredible guy."

In his view, Real's number 7 "ended the game" because of his celebration near one of the corner flags and in front of the Benfica fans.

"I told Vinícius, independently, that when a player scores a goal like that, he should be carried on the shoulders (of his teammates). You don't go messing with a stadium or with the heart of the opponent's stadium. As they say in Spain, whoever scores a goal like that cuts tail and ear and doesn't finish the game, and he ended the game."

"I told Vinícius, you score a goal out of this world, why do you celebrate like that and not like one of the best in the world, like Di Stéfano, Pelé, Eusébio... why don't you celebrate with the joy of scoring? It's always the same with him (Vini Jr.). It's what I can't understand (in my head)."

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Mourinho ended up being sent off after complaining about the lack of a second yellow card for Vini for a foul on Richard Ríos.

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Without the suspended Mourinho, Benfica will go to the Bernabéu next Wednesday (25th) with the mission of winning by two goals to advance in regular time.

Whoever advances from this clash will face Sporting or Manchester City in the round of 16. 

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