Sideline tensions flared during a recent football match, resulting in the expulsion of two assistant coaches and public displays of frustration from staff over officiating decisions.
Stewards intervened to separate members of both technical staffs near the 83rd minute as tempers ran high on the bench.
João Tralhão, an assistant to coach José Mourinho, and Rogier Meijer, an assistant to Kasper Hjulmand, were both expelled from the touchline following the altercation.
José Mourinho, known for his expressive reactions, was seen laughing sarcastically in the 56th minute after a penalty appeal for a foul on Barreiro by Tapsoba was dismissed.
Several refereeing decisions throughout the game reportedly angered the Benfica staff.
One instance involved the referee blowing for halftime while a Benfica player, Ríos, was in possession of the ball in the opponent’s half.
In the second half, the entire Benfica bench reportedly rose in protest when an attack was halted due to an opposing player, Echeverri, being down on the field.