We are strong and are growing better, says Benfica's Rodrigo – Liga Sagres News
We are strong and are growing better claims Benfica’s Rodrigo. The Eagles were able to draw their last UEFA Champions League game against Manchester United and the talented striker claims that it’s due the fact that they have considerably improved.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ Benfica have arguably been the best team in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season. Not only are the Lisbon outfit riding on top of the standings but have also shown great form in the Portuguese cup.
Their campaign on the European front has also been quite noteworthy. The Reds are in top of their group and are likely to emerge as winners if other results go in their favour.
With the performances they have churned out uptil now, Benfica, are in pole position to regain their status as the champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, after missing out on the title last season.
Integral to the side’s ambitions this term is Rodrigo, the striker who has performed admirably in the last couple of fixtures. Such has been his goal scoring prowess that he has overhauled http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oscar-c28720 Cardozo in the starting line-up and took to the pitch at Old
Trafford.
The attacker was full of praise for his side after the game against Manchester United and said that his team had improved a great deal and would be looking for an excellent display against Sporting Lisbon on the weekend.
Speaking to reporters, the former Bolton Wanderers man said that his side had matured during the course of the season and have become quite strong.
"We are very strong and are growing as team. We have shown great maturity. We want to get motivated for the match with Sporting, we want to make a good game and always try to reach further heights,” he said.
The attacker also spoke about the game against the Premiership champions and said that Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson’s men were one of the toughest opponents in the game, which made a draw against them equal to a great result.
"We had to suffer some more, but it was a game that demanded it. Manchester has a very strong team, so the draw is a good result. We have did well,” Rodrigo was quoted as saying.
Although http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rodrigo-c31437 wasn’t able to get on the score sheet, he will have another opportunity when Benfica take on Sporting Lisbon the 27th of November.
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