The celebration by Vini Jr. after scoring the goal that secured Real Madrid’s victory over Benfica was one of the focuses of the Portuguese coach after the game at Estádio da Luz.
Mourinho avoided talking about the possible racist act committed by Prestianni against the Brazilian.
"One thing is what Vinícius says, another is what Prestianni says, completely different things. I try to be balanced and I don't want to say that Vinícius is a liar and Prestianni is an incredible guy."
In his view, the Real's number 7 "ended the game" due to the celebration next to one of the corner flags and in front of the Benfica fans.
"I told Vinícius, independently, that when a player scores a goal like that, he should be carried on shoulders (on the shoulders of teammates). You don't mess with a stadium or the heart of the opponent's stadium. As they say in Spain, those who score such goals cut tails and ears and don't end the game, and he ended the game“.
"I told Vinícius that he scores a goal out of this world, why do you celebrate like that and not like one of the best in the world, like Di Stéfano, Pelé, Eusébio… why don't you celebrate with the joy of scoring. It always happens with the same one (Vini Jr.). It's what doesn't get into my head.”
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Mourinho ended up being sent off after complaining about the non-application of a second yellow card to Vini for a foul on Richard Ríos.
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Without the suspended Mourinho, Benfica will go to the Bernabéu next Wednesday (25) with the mission of winning by two goals to advance in regular time.
Whoever wins this duel will face Sporting or Manchester City in the round of 16.
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