Mourinho Blames Vinícius Jr. and Targets the Ref in Benfica-Real Madrid Clash
Benfica hosted Real Madrid in a dramatic Champions League playoff, losing 0-1 at the Luz. The night was marred by racist abuse toward Vinícius Júnior, and Mourinho was sent off, missing the Bernabéu return. Mourinho publicly questioned the event while Real Madrid took the lead and the tie remains open. The clash ended with tension on and off the pitch, setting up a high-stakes second leg.