Ahead of Sporting-Benfica, Rui Borges reacts to Hjulmand row | OneFootball

Previewing the match against Benfica, Rui Borges was asked to respond to Morten Hjulmand’s words after Arsenal - Sporting, a topic that caused quite a stir. The coach of the green and whites ended up downplaying the matter when speaking to journalists.

"It’s a non-issue. He spoke in English, everyone in England understood what he meant, except in Portugal. We have to try to translate better, at certain moments. He was referring solely and exclusively to Arsenal, and rightly so," he said on the subject.

Next, Rui Borges was also asked about João Pinheiro, the referee chosen for the match between Eagles and Lions: "I’m hoping for a good game. He is a great referee, who will be at the World Cup, which speaks to his quality. I hope that both he and the other two teams rise to the level of a derby."

At this stage, Rui Borges’s men have 71 points and remain in second place in the standings. Porto (76) are in first place (with one more game played). Benfica, meanwhile, are third with 69, also having played one more match.

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