Benfica fans angry with José Mourinho over unbeaten season remarks | OneFootball

Benfica supporters have criticised José Mourinho after he portrayed last season's unbeaten league campaign as a personal accolade, according to Glorioso 1904.

In a recent interview, the Portuguese coach revisited key career moments, discussing his time at Benfica and his future at Real Madrid. He also spoke about the just-finished campaign with the club, which drew a strong reaction.

He quipped that he has won eight league titles but never one unbeaten, so this one counts as his ninth. He added that it is not a title, yet it feels good and eases the sting of not lifting the trophy.

Benfica ended the league without defeat but only in third place, behind Porto and Sporting.

Many supporters rejected the sentiment, arguing Benfica exist to win trophies, not to take comfort from an unbeaten run that changed nothing in the standings. Some posts called his words shameful, others described him as their second biggest disappointment after Rui Costa as president, and accused him of humiliating the club.

Source: Glorioso 1904