After Benfica's loss, B. Lage's anger was recorded: he called the players lazy.

2025-01-27 09:15 © AP

This season in Portugal, it is somewhat unusual that none of the giants are separating themselves in the title race. All the giants have their problems, and so far, the top spot is held by the "Sporting" club, which has a 5-point advantage.

After the UEFA Champions League match, where they squandered a lead against "Barcelona," the "Benfica" club also had to suffer a defeat in Portugal. They were unable to hold their ground away against "Casa Pia" – 1:3.

After the match, an audio recording leaked, in which "Benfica" coach B. Lage questions his players.

"Some players can't even jump during set pieces. How can I change all of this?" the coach spoke in the locker room.

B. Lage also added: "I can't keep these players on the bench who are worth 20 million. In that case, they will leave us for 5 million, and we can't buy anyone."

"Benfica" shares the 2nd-3rd place in the league with "Porto."