Rui Borges hits back at Mourinho before Chaves v Benfica clash | OneFootball

Rui Borges responded to José Mourinho's statements about last season's Portuguese Cup final. In the preview of Paços de Ferreira – Sporting, the green and white coach considered that the lions' victory was fair, disagreeing with the opinion of Benfica's leader.

"I am focused on what we can do, the noise is immense towards Sporting. It is a sign that we are winners. Understanding that we will fight for a trophy that is in the museum, enjoying it. Defending what we have achieved. It is something that gives me many memories because I came from humble beginnings, having my parents in the stands. That is what marks the Cup for me, and it is there in the Museum with our names," stated Rui Borges.

"It is in the museum because we were better. The noise is yours. It is in the Museum with merit. For all the adversities we faced. In the last minute, we turned it around," concluded Rui Borges, once again questioned by journalists about the Benfica – Sporting decisive match of the main competition.

Remember that, in the preview of Chaves – Benfica, José Mourinho spoke about the 2024/25 Portuguese Cup final: "And last year's Cup final was an unfortunate job by the refereeing team, including the VARs who are sometimes more important than the referees on the field."

The Chaves – Benfica is scheduled for this Friday, October 17, at 7:30 PM, at Estádio Municipal Eng.º Manuel Branco Teixeira. The match is part of the third round of the Portuguese Cup and will be broadcast on RTP, marking the debut of José Mourinho's team in the 2025/26 edition of the main competition.

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