Rodolfo Reis: “I’m glad Sporting and Benfica lost” | OneFootball

Rodolfo Reis admitted to taking satisfaction in the setbacks suffered by Sporting and Benfica, in a statement marked by the historic rivalry between the three giants of Portuguese football.

The former captain and ex-FC Porto player spoke bluntly about the impact of his rivals’ results, making his position clear at a time when the fight for the season’s objectives remains focused on the national championship and the other competitive fronts.

Rodolfo Reis’s words come at a moment when any dropped points by the main contenders carry weight in the calculations of the domestic competitions. In that context, defeats for direct rivals can represent an indirect advantage for FC Porto, the club with which the former defender maintains an openly acknowledged bond.

The reaction fits within the logic of the rivalry that has marked Portuguese football for decades, especially among FC Porto, Benfica and Sporting.

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