Suspended, Jorge Jesus sees Benfica guarantee classification, but receives boos from the crowd

Jorge Jesus lived a day of mixed sensations. Suspended, the coach was not on the edge of the pitch in the match against Sporting Covilhã, for the League Cup, but saw Benfica win 3-0. However, the Portuguese suffered with boos received by the fans.

Before the ball rolled, the Estádio da Luz sound system announced the name of Jorge Jesus and, to the coach’s tension, the fans reacted with boos and criticism.

The target of many complaints in the Benfica command, Mister has his work constantly questioned, which generated Flamengo’s interest in his hiring. The coach, however, was retained after qualifying for the Champions League round of 16. League.

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— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) December 15, 2021

The coach was not on the bench, which the squad learned just 24 hours before the match. Assistant João de Deus commented on the absence of the coach and praised his work. “Our leader is always missed and, 24 hours before a game, knowing we won’t have it is obvious that it’s a sad and unpleasant situation, which we had to overcome. Fortunately, the players managed to put into practice the strategy outlined and we won. I also take this opportunity to dedicate this victory to him,” he said.

The victory by 3-0 started well disputed, with Benfica selected as the reserve team. Needing to score three goals to qualify, the Lisbon team did their homework, starting with Seferovic, 28 minutes into the game.

In the second half, Darwin Núñez came to the field and killed the game, scoring two goals and closing the coffin, sealing Benfica’s place in the semifinal of the League Cup.

In competition, only the group leaders advance to the next stage. Thus, Sporting has already guaranteed its presence, but Porto has already been eliminated. Benfica’s opponent is not yet defined, it could be Braga or Boavista.