Rui Costa slammed by fans after Benfica's dramatic night (Video) | OneFootball

The night at the Estádio da Luz ended in a climate of genuine outrage after Benfica’s draw against Braga, a result that left José Mourinho’s team in a very difficult position in the fight for second place in the league, now two points behind Sporting. Rui Costa did not escape the fans’ anger.

The backlash began even before the final whistle, right after Jean Baptiste Gorby’s goal in the 88th minute, which put the Arsenalistas ahead. From that point on, chants aimed at the Eagles’ president could be heard, including calls for him to resign, in an atmosphere of huge tension in the stands at the Luz.

The penalty converted by Vangelis Pavlidis still gave Benfica fans hope, but the draw ultimately felt like a defeat. As soon as João Pinheiro blew for full time, frustration once again took over the stadium, especially with confirmation of Sporting’s thrashing in Vila do Conde. Benfica’s players then approached the stands to thank the supporters, but found a very hostile scene. Despite some applause for the effort shown on the pitch, there were also loud whistles and insults directed at the team. "A disgrace! You are a disgrace!" several fans shouted near the area usually occupied by the No Name Boys.

Rui Costa once again became one of the main targets of the protests, with fresh calls for his resignation and insults clearly audible in the stands. The tension was so high that some supporters near the presidential box made sure to show their displeasure very visibly, even requiring the intervention of stadium stewards and private security, a moment that was filmed.

. At a time when Benfica needed a strong response in the final stretch of the season, the night ended up leaving even more doubts surrounding the future of the project led by Rui Costa.

Watch the video of the tension:

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