Jose Mourinho reveals unusual punishment for Benfica players after cup loss

Football
9 Jan 2026 • 1:19 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Jose Mourinho has stated his Benfica players will sleep at the club's training ground after their 3-1 defeat to Braga in the League Cup semi-finals.
  • Benfica ended the match with 10 men after former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi was sent off in the 90th minute.
  • Mourinho expressed his hope that his players would have sleepless nights, reflecting on their cup exit.
  • The manager indicated that training would continue immediately, with the team preparing for their upcoming Portuguese Cup quarter-final against rivals Porto.
  • Benfica, currently 10 points behind Porto in the league, will face them next midweek in the latest edition of O Clássico.

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