Mourinho in hot water after Porto v Benfica: ridiculed | OneFootball

Benfica's elimination from the Portuguese Cup, after a 1-0 defeat against Porto at the Estádio do Dragão, quickly transcended the domestic scene and gained international proportions. The classic match, played last Wednesday night, was scrutinized by several foreign media outlets, which placed José Mourinho at the center of attention and linked the outcome to a particularly delicate moment for the Eagles.

In Spain, the newspaper AS was especially harsh in its approach to the Reds' setback, using the expression “Mourinho ridiculed” to describe the impact of the result. The publication also highlighted the contrast between the confidence conveyed by the coach in the pre-match analysis and the team's inability to avoid elimination. In France, L’Équipe followed a similar line, emphasizing that the Portuguese coach now has “his position at risk.”

In the sports domain, foreign newspapers praised Porto's effectiveness, which managed the game well after the decisive goal, and pointed out Benfica's difficulties in finding offensive solutions. Porto's victory was described as pragmatic and sufficient, in a classic decided by details and marked by balance, but where the Eagles never managed to reverse the course of events.

In Brazil, the result also received wide attention. Several media outlets revisited recent episodes of the coach's career and questioned his ability to meet the current demands of Portuguese football. Amid criticisms and analyses, one conclusion seems consensual: the night at the Dragão increased the pressure on Mourinho and turned a domestic elimination into an international debate topic.

Benfica's next match is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. The game will start at 8:30 PM and will be played at the Estádio do Rio Ave FC (Arcos), in Vila do Conde, where the Eagles will face Rio Ave. This duel is valid for the 18th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic 2025/26.

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