Penalty to Benfica? Jorge Faustino clear on the matter: Jurisprudence | OneFootball

Jorge Faustino argues that a penalty should have been awarded in favor of José Mourinho's team in the Porto – Benfica match. In the arbitration expert's analysis, Rodrigo Mora fouls Leandro Barreiro, agreeing with the opinion held by Pedro Henriques.

“Rodrigo Mora was reckless in his movement, stepping on Leandro Barreiro's foot and preventing him from contesting the play. A difficult situation where the precedent justified awarding a penalty,” argues Jorge Faustino, in statements to Jornal Record.

Regarding a potential penalty by Pablo Rosario for handball, the expert considers the decision was correct: “Sidny Cabral's cross was intercepted by Rosario with his foot. The ball then unexpectedly rose to his left arm. No reason for a penalty. Good decision.”

In the overall analysis of Fábio Veríssimo's work and the VAR, Jorge Faustino gives a negative rating, highlighting the penalty incident: “2: Overall accurate refereeing in a very demanding game. Unawarded penalty in a difficult play with impact on the result prevents a positive rating.”

Benfica's next match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game will start at 8:30 PM and will be held at the Estádio do Rio Ave FC (Arcos), in Vila do Conde, where the Eagles will face Rio Ave. This duel is valid for the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2025/26.

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