Benfica fails to win again: Match ends, Mourinho confronts the referee

Jose Mourinho, who left Fenerbahçe to take charge of Benfica, has been unable to find the consistency he seeks in both the league and the European arena. The match between the Portuguese side and Casa Pia also ended in disappointment for the experienced manager.

The match between Benfica and Casa Pia in the Portuguese League ended in a 2-2 draw. Mourinho, who dropped two points after Casa Pia scored in the 90+1st minute, suffered a significant blow in the title race.

CONFRONTED THE REFEREE

Unable to control his temper immediately after the match, Mourinho walked toward referee Gustavo Correia after the final whistle and followed him all the way to the tunnel.

Speaking to the press, the Portuguese manager expressed his frustration, saying, "It is very difficult to understand the penalty the referee gave, but it is even harder to understand why VAR did not intervene. What is the point of VAR? What happened in yesterday's match. What happened in another match just a week ago. I don't want to get into these issues. I am trying to speak without getting suspended."

However, following this draw, Benfica remains at 25 points, falling six points behind league leaders Porto.

TROUBLES IN EUROPE TOO

Mourinho, who signed with Benfica after his time at Fenerbahçe and stated, "I have returned to my own level," is becoming the target of criticism due to his poor performance with his new team.

In the three matches he has managed for Benfica in the Champions League, the experienced coach has failed to score a single goal, losing 1-0 to Chelsea, 3-0 to Newcastle, and 1-0 to Leverkusen.

The 62-year-old Mourinho has achieved a points-per-game average of 1.75 in his 12 matches at Benfica so far.

News Source: 12punto