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

Rodolfo Reis admitted feeling satisfaction at the setbacks suffered by Sporting and Benfica, in a statement marked by the historic rivalry among 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 in a context where the fight for the season’s objectives continues to focus attention on the national league and the remaining competitions.

Rodolfo Reis’s words come at a time 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 still maintains an openly acknowledged bond.

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

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