The reason behind the total silence at Arouca v Benfica | OneFootball

On the last night, March 14, Benfica traveled to Arouca's home ground, where they had to fight until the final seconds for the victory (2-1). However, what ended up drawing attention was not the team's dedication, but the total silence at the end of the match.

Through a press release, hours before the match, Benfica announced - as a result of the CD's refusal to accept José Mourinho's appeal - that no professional from the Clube da Luz would make statements to the press present at Arouca's ground.

This stance was confirmed. With the absence of José Mourinho, who was replaced by João Tralhão, the team members, as well as Benfica's technical staff, did not attend the flash interview or the post-match conference, as a sign of protest.

"It is, therefore, a collective demonstration of solidarity and indignation over a decision that, as stated by Benfica on Thursday in a statement, is manifestly unjust, disproportionate, and persecutory", can be read in the press release shared by the eagles.

It is worth remembering that Benfica secured three important points, allowing the eagles to continue in the race for the national title. Thanks to goals from Richard Ríos and Franjo Ivanovic, Clube da Luz remains in third place, with 62 points, the same as Sporting (one game behind) and four behind Porto (66).

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