José Mourinho praised his team after a 2-2 home draw against Sporting Braga, a result that allowed Sporting CP to overtake them in the league standings. The Portuguese manager acknowledged the positive performance but highlighted the disappointment of not securing three points.
“We played a good game—I can’t say a very good one because we didn’t win,” Mourinho said in his post-match comments. He noted that the team showed quality and effort, but the draw meant they lost ground in the title race. Mourinho also stressed the importance of consistency and the need to convert good displays into victories, especially as the season reaches its decisive phase.
The match saw Benfica take the lead twice but fail to hold on, with Braga’s resilience earning them a valuable point away from home. Mourinho refrained from criticizing his players, instead focusing on the positives: “The group gave everything, and I enjoyed watching them compete. We just need to be more clinical and manage the game better in crucial moments.”
