Portuguese television star Jose Eduardo has reiterated his love for the Eagles and commented on the 5-point lead they had squandered ahead of the Classico at Estadio da Luz.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ side were the favourites for the title following their impressive performances throughout the course of the campaign.
The Lisbon giants began proceedings in August overshadowed by the success of FC Porto last May, but were determined to oust their rivals from the top spot. Things went well and soon they had cemented 1st place in the Primeira Liga as well as securing
a place in the latter stages of the UEFA Champions League.
However whether be it due to fatigue or just bad luck, Benfica lost their healthy lead at the top and with the Classico kicking-off today, they are level on points with the Portistas.
The Stadium of Light is set to be the stage where the Liga Sagres champion is likely to be crowned, as the winner of today’s game will have a big advantage over the other and barring a miracle will lift the trophy come May.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/José-c19246 Eduardo Moniz had backed this notion and while revealing his love for the Reds, also commented on their fall from glory in the last couple of weeks.
Speaking to reporters, the T.V personality said that Benfica had taken things too lightly and as a result their displays on the pitch started to suffer, but they would be able to correct all that with a win today at home.
“I think these things can happen in football but it was lavish. They were too relaxed. And they made mistakes which they wouldn’t have done otherwise. Anyway, that doesn’t matter anymore. The important thing is that Benfica have to beat FC Porto now.”
He also added that the UEFA Champions League loss against Zenit had been one of the reasons for the team’s decline and claimed that the Portuguese outfit lost to Academica because of tactical errors by the trainer.
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Benfica take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 today, with the game being billed as perhaps the biggest one in recent years.
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