Porto tease Mourinho after Benfica's Portuguese Cup defeat | OneFootball

The elimination of Benfica in the quarter-finals of the Taça de Portugal against Porto continued to resonate after the final whistle. Already off the pitch, the Dragons took to social media to post a message interpreted as a direct response to José Mourinho, reigniting the controversy surrounding the classic.

Before the match, the Benfica coach had stated that Porto was a “team that is easy to analyze,” emphasizing the importance of statistical indicators and percentages to understand their style of play. These remarks were widely discussed and, after the final result, served as the basis for the reaction from the Invicta club.

On the social network X, Porto posted the phrase “Easy to analyze, hard to beat,” echoing Mourinho’s words in an ironic tone. The post quickly gained traction and was seen as a subtle provocation aimed at the Benfica manager, taking advantage of the qualification moment to reinforce the message.

On the pitch, Benfica were unable to turn their moments of superiority throughout the match into goals. The team created opportunities, but ran up against Porto’s efficiency and decisions that sparked controversy among fans and commentators, ultimately bowing out of the competition prematurely.

The reaction on social media was divided. While Porto fans celebrated the post, on the Benfica side the focus remained on analyzing the match and the team’s future in the remaining competitions. For Benfica, the priority now is to react quickly to the elimination and stay firm in the fight for the objectives that still remain this season.

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