Real Madrid and Benfica lock horns again tonight but football is the furthest thing from everyone's mind. Vinicius Jr promptly told the referee of the allegations and left the field, refusing to return. It was the response to the allegations made by Vinicius Jr that has enraged and saddened much of the football world since last week, particularly that of Mourinho. 'So for him to come out and say “Oh yeah, Vinicius Jr shouldn’t have celebrated the way he did”, that was a clumsy, clumsy comment from Jose Mourinho. All eyes will be on the Benfica boss and Vinicius Jr tonight.

Source: Daily Mail February 25, 2026 13:45 UTC