02.02.2026 11:50
Benfica missed a great opportunity in their championship quest by drawing 0-0 with Tondela, while Jose Mourinho's harsh reaction to the referee after the match became a topic of discussion.
In the 20th week of the Portuguese League, Benfica drew 0-0 at home against Tondela, who are in the relegation zone, suffering a critical point loss in the championship race. Despite the pressure in the final minutes, the Lisbon team could not find the goal, and Jose Mourinho's reaction after the match overshadowed the night.
THEY COULDN'T BREAK THROUGH THE OPPONENT'S DEFENSE
In a match where they were the favorites, Benfica, who controlled the game, struggled to break through Tondela's defense. The red-and-white team increased their pressure, especially in the final part of the match, but failed to capitalize on the opportunities they created and left the field with a goalless draw.
AFTER THE MATCH, THINGS GOT CHAOTIC
After the final whistle, Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho was seen losing his temper. The experienced coach's harsh reaction to the referee's decisions and moments when he approached the referee aggressively drew attention.
RAFA ON THE FIELD IN THE SECOND HALF
Rafa Silva, who transferred from Beşiktaş, made his second appearance for Benfica in this match, coming on in the 63rd minute. Although the experienced player tried to bring dynamism to the attack, he could not provide the contribution needed to change the score.
CRITICAL LOSS IN THE TITLE RACE
With this result, Benfica dropped two points against Tondela, who are in the relegation zone. It was noted that if their rival Porto finishes the week with a victory, the point difference with the top would increase to 12.