Mourinho watched Benfica youth game, entered rivals' dressing room | OneFootball

José Mourinho was involved in an unusual moment at Benfica, making an appearance at Benfica Campus to watch the match between Benfica’s B team and Marítimo, in the 31st round of Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super.

The match ended in a 2-1 win for the Madeira side, a result that confirmed their promotion to the top tier of Portuguese football. Adrian Butzke and Simo Bouzaidi scored for Marítimo, while Paulo Henrique, with an own goal, scored for the Eagles.

After the final whistle, Mourinho did not remain indifferent to the moment and decided to go straight to the opposing dressing room. The coach made a point of congratulating the Marítimo players on their achievement and made himself available to take photos, in a gesture that surprised many. Midfielder Vladan Danilovic shared the moment on social media, writing: "Thank you, coach, and see you next year", in a post that quickly drew attention.

Before that, Mourinho followed the match from the stands, keeping his usual close eye on Benfica’s youth setup. Also present were names such as João Veloso, Henrique Araújo, Ljubomir Fejsa and Pedro Mantorras, on a day that was marked by much more than the result on the pitch.

It should be noted that the next match between Benfica and Famalicão is scheduled for this Saturday, 2 May, in a 32nd-round Liga Portugal Betclic fixture. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 pm, and it will take place at the Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho, in Vila Nova de Famalicão.

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