Mourino was put on fire following a Benfica home stumble
Rio Ave and Benfica drew 1-1 at the Estadio da Luz, leaving José Mourinho’s team unhappy after a stoppage-time equalizer denied them a crucial victory in the title chase.
The outcome puts Benfica four points behind the leaders and casts question on their consistency under the Portuguese boss, all just one week after his first Eagles success. Notwithstanding his team’s superiority, Mourinho became enraged with the referee and criticized VAR rulings, saying he lacked personality.
On the other hand, the Portuguese press was not very sympathetic. Even though Benfica spent a lot of money during the summer, newspapers like O Jogo, Record, and A Bola criticized the team for lacking flair and originality. With the upcoming derby against FC Porto and presidential elections, Mourinho is under increasing pressure. After just a few days in power, the alleged honeymoon seems to be coming to an end as concerns about his ability to make the team a serious contender for the championship grow.
