«João Neves is a Florentine and a Kökçü together» – Benfica

Record heard from well-known Benfica fans after the victory against Vizela

Record heard from well-known Benfica fans after the victory in the 5th round of the 2023/24 League against Vizela (1-2).

“Trubin did not make a defense”

“Two completely different parts. First Benfica was a juggernaut and missed many opportunities; then Vizela grew, but curiously our goalkeeper (Trubin) didn’t make a save. Vizela had more possession at that stage, but without practical results , except the penalty. But very good performances from Benfica in the first half.”

António Manuel Ribeiro, musician

“Game always controlled”

“I would say there were two games, one until the penalty – and until then Benfica had a bad shot – and another after. There was some uneasiness, which is normal, but I think the game was always under control. I was never uneasy about the game, because Vizela was never a threat to Benfica. I’m sorry that, when Schmidt takes away Kökçü and puts in Chiquinho, he doesn’t immediately exchange Musa for Cabral and Di María for Neres. I think Schmidt is often a good stubborn person… But the result does not do justice to Benfica’s volume of play. A note for João Neves: he is an absolutely superlative player at Benfica. It is no coincidence that Kökçü leaves and he stays for the 90 minutes. A pendulum and an all-terrain player during the An absolutely impressive 90 minutes. It’s a Florentine and a Kökçü together.”

Jorge Corrula, actor

“Three difficult points”

“A first half completely dominated by Benfica, which could have ended the game. The second half was atypical and, after Vizela’s goal and some changes to the team by Schmidt that didn’t work, Benfica faltered a little until the end But a very important victory and 3 difficult points.”

Quiet, former player

By Gonçalo Vasconcelos