30.11.2025 16:45
Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho made a highly talked-about move in the last league match. After Benfica took a 2-1 lead in the 90+5 minute, Jose Mourinho threw the ball that went out of play behind the substitutes' bench to waste time.
In the Portuguese League, Benfica, managed by Jose Mourinho, defeated Nacional 2-1 away.
BENFICA CLAIMED VICTORY IN THE FINAL MOMENTS
Nacional took the lead against Benfica with a goal from Ramirez in the 60th minute. Benfica, however, turned the score in their favor with goals from Prestianni in the 89th minute and Vangelis in the 90+5th minute.
THREW THE BALL TO RUN DOWN THE CLOCK
After Benfica took the lead in the final seconds, Portuguese coach Mourinho made an unexpected move to waste time. The 62-year-old coach picked up the ball that had gone out of play and threw it behind the substitutes' bench.
SPARKED REACTIONS
This action caused a reaction from Nacional fans. Mourinho's sideline management became a topic of discussion in the Portuguese press. The Portuguese figure faced heavy criticism.