António Raminhos on Porto v Benfica defeat: That moment... | OneFootball

António Raminhos didn't hold back words about the recent classic between Porto and Benfica, counting for the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, highlighting the difficulty of the red team in reversing results. For the comedian, the match highlighted issues that go beyond the four lines, reflecting the current emotional state of the red and white group.

“This season, whether they play well or badly, Benfica loses. It's also a reflection of the emotional state and Pavlidis' move at the end of the game shows that well. For the rest of the season, I'll have the same attitude I have when I go to an expensive store: ‘I'm just looking’,” Raminhos said in statements to the newspaper Record.

Benfica's history in the main competition has been marked by challenges against historical rivals, and the recent result against Porto fits into this context of difficulties. These episodes reinforce the pressure on players and the technical team, making each game an intense test for the Luz team.

Now out of the Portuguese Cup, José Mourinho's team focuses on closing the gap with rivals in the Championship and still tries to qualify for the playoff of the next phase of the Champions League, where they currently hold the 25th place. Benfica is in third place (39 points) in the Liga Portugal Betclic, behind Sporting (42) and Porto (49). There are still two major European rounds left, against Juventus and Real Madrid.

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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