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Benfica and Sporting drew 1-1 on matchday 13 of the Primeira Liga. Statements by José Mourinho at the end of the meeting.
José Mourinho was present at the press conference, after the draw between Benfica and Sporting for matchday 13 of the Primeira Liga. In the room, the Portuguese coach spoke about the outcome, praised Sporting and assured that he was in the “fight” in the Primeira Liga:
«Rui is usually super correct in his analyses. It’s difficult for a coach to say that the opponent was stronger, but I accept that he said that the result is acceptable. Sporting has a good team, a very strong bench. When Enzo leaves, Manu enters, who is still having difficulties. Sporting did the game. I don’t think they came here to play for a draw, but the results are satisfactory. I consider myself in the fight. It may be an unequal fight, but we are in the fight».
José Mourinho also said:
«Even 8 from FC Porto [caso o FC Porto ganhe]I think the team is getting better and better. You try to hide your limitations. He plays as a team, he knows how to face difficulties as a team. This week it looked like Sporting were coming here, and I’m not saying this for Sporting, but it looked like less than 5 was good for us. It seemed like it was a team of poor things. They came here and won easily. It wasn’t like that».
