""The only thing I'd like this victory to bring is a little bit of respect," said Mourinho (via A Bola), who returned in September to the club where he first became a manager. "I appeal to many of these people not to... jump off balconies. Calm down. Benfica will lose and they will kill us again. The only thing I'd like is a little bit of respect for Benfica and for the players.""
""When I brought on [Franjo] Ivanovic and Antonio [Silva in the 93rd minute], I had no idea if 3-2 was enough," conceded Mourinho."
""I had no indication. They came on to secure the victory. When we realised it wasn't enough, I sent [defender] Nico [Otamendi ] to play up front.""
Benfica were set to be eliminated on goals scored before goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin headed a 98th-minute goal to secure a 4-2 win over Real Madrid and qualification to the Champions League knockout play-offs. Late substitutions in the 93rd minute aimed to protect the lead, but uncertainty over whether the 3-2 scoreline would suffice prompted a tactical change sending defender Nico Otamendi forward. The victory prompted an appeal for respect toward Benfica and the players. The manager had been sacked by Fenerbahce earlier this season after Fenerbahce lost to Benfica in qualifying for the league phase.
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