The Argentine national team manager praised http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 in the summer of 2011.
After being left out of first team football by Jose Mourinho, Argentine international, Ezequiel Garay, made his way to Estadio da Luz while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fabio-c13152 Coentrao moved to the Spanish capital; however, both were not a part of the same deal.
The 25-year-old has seen a return of form and fortunes in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, making regular appearances for the Eagles. Garay has made 29 outings for the Portuguese capital club, scoring 2 goals in the process.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 coach, Alejandro Sabella, is happy with the performances of the Rosario born centre-back, who is on the verge of an international call.
Reflecting on his improved performances, Sabella believes his former owners will be regretting the day they decided to let go of him.
"I do not know [if Madrid regret losing him], but he is doing very well in Portugal," Sabella told Marca.
Continuing on the topic, the Albiceleste tactician stated that there is a difference in quality of football in the two, as well as the playing styles adopted by their respective clubs.
However, he was satisfied with the manner in which the centre-back has found time on the pitch again.
Garay made a paltry five appearances in his last season with Real Madrid, which has seen a stark improvement since his transfer to the outfit from Lisbon.
"They call him Benfica's 'defensive wall', together with Luisao. But it is not the same thing as playing in Spain, the playing styles are different.
"Time will tell if Madrid made a mistake or not."
The parting of ways between Real Madrid and Ezequiel Garay has been for the best as Los Blancos have been given assured displays in La Liga and UEFA Champions League, while the Argentine defender is getting a lot of time on the field.
The Spanish giants have an advantage of 10 points over second-placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 and take on the challenge of CSKA Moscow for their Champions League round-of-16 second leg.
On the other hand, Garay has been instrumental in Benfica’s title challenge, trailing leaders and reigning champions http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 by a solitary point. The Eagles have performed above their weight in Europe as well, progressing to the quarter-finals at
the expense of Zenit Saint Petersburg.
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