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Benfica Fight Back to Hold Porto 2–2 as Mourinho Is Sent Off in Chaotic Clássico

The draw keeps Porto four points clear at the top of Liga Portugal.

Overview

  • Porto built a 2–0 lead through Victor Froholdt in the 10th minute and Oskar Pietuszewski shortly before halftime.
  • Benfica rallied after the break as Andreas Schjelderup scored and Leandro Barreiro equalised in the 89th minute.
  • Tensions flared after the late goal, with José Mourinho shown a red card following clashes near the benches and a visible gesture as he left.
  • Post-match, Mourinho claimed he was wrongly dismissed for allegedly kicking a ball toward Porto’s bench and accused staffer Gonzalez of repeatedly calling him a “traitor.”
  • Stoppage time turned unruly as Pepê was struck by a projectile, Nicolás Otamendi was sent off from the bench, and Benfica’s late penalty appeals were waved away.