Bruno Costa Carvalho on Benfica–Real Madrid controversy | OneFootball

Regarding the Prestianni - Vinícius Jr. case, Bruno Costa Carvalho argues that Benfica is not at a disadvantage. In this Exclusive Glorioso 1904, the former candidate for the Eagles' presidency spoke with our newspaper, where he not only addressed the controversy surrounding last Tuesday's match but also commented on the Club's possible advancement to the round of 16 of the prestigious tournament. Additionally, he harshly criticized the refereeing and highlighted the absence of the Special One in the second leg of the 'play-off'.

"I don't know if the problem lies with Benfica or with Vinícius. Mbappé says he heard Vinícius being insulted and Prestianni calling him 'mono' five times. I have serious doubts because the player closest to Vinícius is Camavinga, who said nothing. So, at this moment, it's a word against word situation, it's hard to know," he began by saying, in conversation with Glorioso 1904.

Addressing the recent setback and the second leg to be played in Madrid, Bruno Costa Carvalho does not rule out the possible advancement to the round of 16. "I think losing 1-0 at home is not good, but the tie is 180 minutes, so at halftime, we're losing 1-0. We will play at the Bernabéu, which is a difficult stadium, but while there's life, there's hope. The tie is not yet closed," reinforced the former candidate, to Glorioso 1904.

"What could have a decisive impact in the second leg were the expulsions that should have happened at Estádio da Luz. Yesterday, if there was the slightest sense of justice, several Real Madrid players would have been sent off. But that's how the game went, and as the Real Madrid players felt comfortable doing what they did, they had the referee's indulgence, who did nothing," emphasized Bruno Costa Carvalho, exclusively to our newspaper, leaving harsh criticism of the match referee.

In conclusion, Glorioso 1904 asked Bruno Costa Carvalho about José Mourinho's absence in the second leg of the 'play-off', and the former candidate was succinct: "I would have liked Mourinho to be on the bench, but he is already used to these situations, so I am sure he will prepare the team so that Benfica can perform as best as possible in Madrid".

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