Porto taunt Benfica on X after 3-1 win with ‘Coisas normais’ | OneFootball

Porto beat Benfica 3-1 in the Liga Portugal Clássico at Estádio do Dragão, then needled their rivals on X by casting the result as routine.

According to Glorioso 1904, the club’s post read “Coisas normais”, with the word “estranhas” struck through, a nod to pre and post-match talk around officiating.

After the final whistle, Francesco Farioli was asked by Sport TV about the refereeing and said there were no strange things today. Marco Silva later referenced that line when pressed on Clément Lenglet’s first-half dismissal.

Even so, the Benfica head coach declined to debate the officials, saying it was not for him and suggesting reporters take that conversation up with the Porto boss.

Instead, Silva stressed his side must show greater maturity and keep their emotional balance whether or not there are provocations. Benfica are next in action after the international break on 11 October, when they host Vitória de Guimarães at Estádio da Luz.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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