According to official sources, Benfica manager Bruno Lage has been sacked. At the post-match press conference, Rui Costa personally announced the news. The club then issued an official announcement confirming that the dismissal would take effect immediately.
Bruno Lage failed to survive Benfica’s home defeat to Qarabağ (2-3) in the Champions League opener on Tuesday. After reaching an agreement with Rui Costa, he ultimately chose to leave Benfica. This brought an end to his second spell in charge of Benfica’s first team—and just like his first tenure, he left quietly.
Following the match that night, Lage faced strong opposition from fans at the Estádio da Luz (Benfica’s home ground). He saw fans waving white handkerchiefs and heard chants calling for his dismissal.
The departure was finally confirmed late at night. At the post-match press conference following the game against the Azerbaijani side (Qarabağ), Lage had already indicated the possibility of leaving, putting the final decision in Rui Costa’s hands.
