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Fans Confront Mourinho and Captains at Benfica Training Ground

Published January 24, 2026, 16:09
Fans Confront Mourinho and Captains at Benfica Training Ground

Benfica fans staged a demonstration at the club’s training ground, expressing their dissatisfaction with the team’s performance this season. Approximately 200 supporters gathered and, after coordination with the management, were allowed to meet with the team captains (Nicolás Otamendi, António Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, and Tomás Araújo), technical director Simão Sabrosa, and coach José Mourinho. The fans demanded explanations and commitments for the future, while Benfica described the demonstration as peaceful and civilized. Benfica currently sits in 3rd place in the Portuguese league, well behind leaders Porto, and has limited chances of qualifying for the Champions League.