The Dutch coach faced disappointment as his team did not demonstrate the ability to secure a victory in the match. The Eredivisie coach also expressed that he did not enjoy this outcome. The game was intense, and extra time was needed to determine the winner. Tensions ran high, with the assistant manager of Roma being shown a red card and a player from the team also receiving a red card in the final moments of the match.

Despite Roma’s victory, there was palpable tension between the two teams, and the managers did not shake hands at the end of the match. Post-game footage showed an interaction in the tunnel where Mourinho expressed his frustration, emphasizing that he should be paid more attention than Napoli. In the post-match interview, Mourinho revealed that he felt disrespected by his counterpart but acknowledged his coaching ability. He also commented on facing a quality opponent with a respected coach and gave credit to his opponent for winning numerous trophies.

Both coaches, despite their frustrations, expressed mutual respect for each other but also acknowledged feeling slighted by the other’s actions.