In the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League general stage, Benfica, led by Jose Mourinho, secured an important and impressive victory against Ajax in a difficult away match in Amsterdam. The Lisbon side secured a 2-0 victory, further revitalizing their chances in the group stage.
Benfica's winning goals were scored by Samuel Dahl and Leandro Barreiro. Both players played a major role in bringing the team to life and uplifting the spirit of the game.
Mourinho: "It was not just a score, but an emotional edge"
After the match, Jose Mourinho expressed his thoughts on the game in a distinctive style:
"The goal scored at the beginning of the match not only opened the scoring, but also gave the team strength. It wasn't just that 1:0 - the emotional advantage was on our side. From the point of view of the competition, this victory has life-giving significance for us. Even if it were a draw, serious difficulties awaited us."
Mourinho also commented on the situation in the group:
"I think if we score nine points in the general stage, we will have a high chance of advancing to the next stage. We need two more victories."
"Ajax couldn't score even if they played 150 minutes"
At the end of the match, Mourinho sharply criticized Ajax's weakness in attack:
"I felt that even if Ajax had played 150 minutes, they wouldn't have been able to score. They seemed incapable of scoring goals today. And we played a worthy game. It is very pleasant to celebrate such a victory."
The series of defeats has been ended
It's worth noting that Benfica won their first Champions League victory under Mourinho after four consecutive defeats. This result gave the team not only points, but also confidence, mood, and new strength.
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