Mourinho reveals that a Porto assistant called him a traitor.

On Sunday, during an exciting 2-2 draw in Liga Portugal, José Mourinho, the charismatic coach of Benfica, did not hold back in his criticism of a Porto assistant, who allegedly called him a traitor. This explosive controversy, which stirred the emotions of fans and analysts alike, comes just weeks after Mourinho took over the helm at the Luz, a move already seen as a provocation to his former club.

The match, which had a dramatic conclusion with Leandro Barreiro’s goal in the 88th minute, ensured that Benfica maintained their unbeaten streak for the season. However, the true climax of the night came after a heated exchange of words between Mourinho and the Porto coaching staff, which culminated in his second dismissal since arriving at Benfica. The 63-year-old coach did not hesitate to defend himself after the final whistle, revealing what transpired on the sidelines.

“That’s completely false. Many times, when we score, I kick the ball towards the stands to give a lucky fan the chance to catch it. I know I’m not very good technically, but it was aimed at the stands,” Mourinho stated, emphasizing his outrage at the referee’s decision. “I was unjustly sent off. The fourth official performed poorly throughout the match and continues to do so, as I told the referee.”

Mourinho’s anger was not limited to his expulsion. He revealed that his fury was directed at Lucho González, the former Porto player and now coach, who he claimed had insulted him repeatedly. “He called me a traitor 50 times. I would like him to explain to me, traitor of what? I went to FC Porto, I gave my soul to Porto, I went to Chelsea, to the Inter, to the Real Madrid, I traveled the world and offered 24 hours of my life every day. That is called professionalism,” Mourinho shot back, defending his dedication to football.

The Benfica coach did not hold back in criticizing González’s words. “When he went to Marseille, was he a traitor? Traitor of what? He could have insulted me in a way that I would accept better, but I think it was an attack on my professionalism, something I value immensely.” This exchange of barbs between the two former colleagues promises to continue fueling the rivalry between Benfica and Porto, with Mourinho, as always, at the center of the storm.

As the season progresses, fans and analysts will be watching how Mourinho and his team respond to this kind of provocation, as the fight for the Liga Portugal title intensifies. His ability to handle pressure and controversy will be put to the test, but one thing is certain: passion and rivalry in Portugal have never been so alive.