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Mourinho Criticizes Vinicius' Celebration: "He Shouldn't Provoke 60,000 People"

Published February 18, 2026, 09:21
Mourinho Criticizes Vinicius' Celebration: "He Shouldn't Provoke 60,000 People"

Jose Mourinho criticized the way Vinicius celebrated Real Madrid's winning goal against Benfica at the Da Luz stadium, arguing that he should have shown more respect to the opponents and their fans. Mourinho stated that Vinicius should have celebrated like legendary players Eusebio, Pele, and Di Stefano. The Portuguese coach also commented on the statements made by Mbappe and Arbeloa regarding the incident, trying to maintain a balanced stance. He emphasized that Vinicius scored a great goal, but the way he celebrated was inappropriate for the stadium and Benfica fans.