José Mourinho sent off as Benfica and Porto draw 2-2 after tunnel flashpoint | OneFootball

José Mourinho was sent off late on as Benfica and Porto drew 2-2 on the 25th matchday of the Liga. The flashpoint quickly drew international attention.

According to Glorioso 1904, referee João Pinheiro dismissed the Benfica coach at 90+1. On his way towards the tunnel, he exchanged angry words with Lucho González, assistant to Porto manager Francesco Farioli.

In Spain, Marca said Mourinho erupted after being called a traitor 50 times, while As framed it as another disgrace.

In England, The Sun reported it was his second dismissal in three weeks after a furious clash with his former club, and the Daily Mail said he lost his cool.

Italy’s Tuttosport focused on the show and the red card, while Corriere dello Sport described a fierce confrontation with the Argentine on the pitch.

In the United States, ESPN reported he was dismissed after being accused of kicking the ball towards Porto’s bench, following Leandro Barreiro’s equaliser.

Despite the furore, the result left the title race unchanged.

Source: Glorioso 1904