The previous day, Lisbon's Benfica beat Atletico Alcantara in the away match of the 1/16 final of the Portuguese Cup (2:0). The Eagles scored two goals in the final half of the main hour.
After the end of the game, Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the powerful team.
“During the break, I’ve worked and replaced it, so I can earn nine. These nine graves were not on the field. More than two from the starting stock will be forfeited for another half.
How does my system work The system works. People don't work in it.
I don’t deserve the graves that make me happy,” said the Portuguese favet.
It is significant that the Ukrainians Anatoly Trubin and Georgy Sudakov did not take part in this game.