Mourinho embraced the players who were eliminated from the cup.

Mourinho embraced the players who were eliminated from the cup.

08.01.2026 10:24

After losing 3-1 to Braga and saying goodbye to the League Cup, Jose Mourinho's post-match comments became a topic of discussion at Benfica. Mourinho stated, "We will not go home tonight; we will sleep at the training ground. I hope they can't sleep at all."

In the semi-final of the Portuguese League Cup, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, lost 3-1 away to Braga and said goodbye to the organization. With this result, Braga secured their place in the final, while post-match statements from the Benfica camp drew attention.

SHOCKING WORDS FROM MOURINHO: WE WON'T GO HOME

Speaking after Benfica's defeat, Jose Mourinho used strong words, stating that the team would spend the night at the training ground.

Mourinho said in his statement, "We won't go home tonight, we will go to the training ground and sleep there. The players will sleep there. And I hope the players sleep like I do. So they won't be able to sleep at all. I hope they can't sleep at all tonight," he said.

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