Bodo Glimt 6-1 Roma
José Mourinho says he takes responsibility for Roma’s 6-1 defeat to Norwegian side Bodo Glimt in the Europa Conference League, but the Portuguese left scarcely-veiled barbs for his squad players following the embarrassment.
Although the Giallorossi remain in a relatively secure position Group C, the defeat – including a spell of three goals conceded in nine minutes in the second half – clearly irritated the Portuguese, who spoke of the lack of quality among his squad players during his post-match press conference at the Aspmyra Stadion.
Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 RB Leipzig
William Carvalho is emerging as one of the key figures in Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis side this season in La Liga, and the Portuguese midfielder’s form can only be good news for Portugal boss Fernando Santos.
Portuguese players scored in as many as thirteen different countries across the globe this weekend, with Rúben Neves’ last-gasp winner for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League among the biggest stories as Bruno Lage’s men staged an incredible comeback.
As one of the most prolific hotbeds of talent, scouts from the biggest clubs around Europe are constantly watchful of emerging Portuguese prospects.