Mourinho is at risk of being sacked.

Following the 0-1 defeat to Porto in the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup (Taca de Portugal), Jose Mourinho's future at Benfica has been called into serious question.

Mourinho's hopes of winning the title with Benfica are fading after the defeat against Porto.

In the early hours of January 15th, Benfica were eliminated from the Portuguese Cup after a 0-1 defeat to Porto in the quarter-finals. The match, played at the Estadio do Dragao, marked the second time Benfica had been knocked out of a cup competition in just one week, raising doubts about Mourinho's managerial abilities at the Lisbon club.

The classic "O Classico" match between two giants of Portuguese football ended with a single goal from center-back Jan Bednarek in the 15th minute from a corner kick. Benfica controlled possession better (approximately 58% of the match) and created more chances, but their lack of sharpness in finishing cost them dearly.

This was Porto's second consecutive victory against Benfica this season, pushing their arch-rivals closer to a potential trophyless season. A week earlier, Benfica had been eliminated by Braga in the semi-finals of the Portuguese League Cup. After the match, Mourinho couldn't hide his disappointment but still defended his players.

He stated: "The better team lost. We didn't score but conceded. Benfica dominated the game from start to finish. We controlled the game as we wanted. We conceded from a set piece. Porto defended in their own half for the entire 45 minutes of the second half."

Mourinho was disappointed after the defeat against Porto.

Mourinho's remarks quickly spread on social media, sparking controversy among fans and experts. Some argued that Mourinho was trying to "beautify" the defeat, while others agreed that Benfica played better but lacked luck and efficiency.

A Bola reveals that Mourinho is going through a difficult time. Benfica have just been eliminated from both domestic cups, their chances of progressing in the Champions League remain slim, and they are 10 points behind Porto in the Primeira Liga.

The possibility of Benfica activating Mourinho's early termination clause is growing. Mourinho's contract includes a clause allowing both parties to cancel it after the 2025/26 season, within just 10 days of the final match.

Ruben Amorim is even rumored to be a potential return to the coaching bench, with Benfica being his destination, to replace Mourinho.

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