After Juventus-Benfica loss, footballer insists: We came here... | OneFootball

On the afternoon of October 7, the women's team of Benfica returned to compete in the Champions League, after being left out of the competition the previous year. In their opening match, the Eagles were defeated by Juventus (2-1) in Turin. At the end of the match, Lúcia Alves reacted to the setback, but emphasized that Ivan Baptista's players still have something to say in the prestigious competition.

Frustrated by the goal conceded at the end of the match, the player preferred to highlight that Benfica still has a say, stating that it's not time to throw in the towel: "I think no one expected much from us in this competition, but we came to Turin to show that we have a fight ahead of us."

Despite the setback against the Italian side, the number 13 for Benfica admitted that the players performed well and felt confident during the game: "Without a doubt, we showed our worth and there are always small details to improve, game by game. From the start, we felt a good energy."

"Every game we play, we always bring good energy. I think today we lost in the small details. In the next game [against Arsenal] we will try to improve. Regardless of facing the European champions, Benfica always has a message to deliver," added the Portuguese international.

Already thinking about the next match, against the Gunners, Lúcia Alves made an important appeal to Benfica fans: "At Luz, in our home, we want to fill the stadium and have all the fans bring us that extra strength. I expect a great atmosphere as always and we will give everything for this shirt."

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