Summary
Jose Mourinho, the manager of Benfica, made his players stay overnight at the club's training ground after losing a match to Braga. The team was defeated 3-1 in a League Cup semi-final, ending their 11-game unbeaten streak. Benfica will next play against Porto in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.
Key Facts
- Jose Mourinho is the manager of Benfica and signed a contract with the team in September 2025.
- Benfica lost 3-1 to Braga in the League Cup semi-finals.
- After the loss, Mourinho took the players to stay at the training ground in Seixal.
- Nicolas Otamendi, a former Manchester City player, was sent off during the game.
- Benfica's next game is against Porto in the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup.
- The loss ended Benfica's 11-game unbeaten streak.
- Mourinho wants to have discussions with players to improve future performances.
- Benfica is currently third in the Primeira Liga, trailing leaders Sporting by 10 points.
