António Silva reassures fans after Benfica’s cup exit at Porto | OneFootball

António Silva believes that Benfica's defeat against Porto in the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup was unfair. Speaking to Sport TV and RPT, the central defender of the Eagles praised José Mourinho's team's performance and refuses to throw in the towel for the rest of the season.

"[The result] was undeserved. If anyone deserved to advance, it was us. There are no moral victories, especially at Benfica. It's a lost objective. I prefer to lose like this than how we lost in Braga. The team showed great attitude. We played a great game. It's football,” António Silva began to analyze.

"We came with the ambition to win. We were the stronger team on the field. We conceded a goal from a set piece. We were a great team. We pressed. We played in Porto's defensive half. We created our opportunities. It was a great demonstration from our team,” added the Portuguese international.

António Silva praises performance in Porto - Benfica of the Portuguese Cup

“This team still has a lot to give this season. We will fight for our goals. The past tells us it's possible. There have been teams with many points behind that managed to become champions. The coach gives us a lot of confidence. It's something mutual between us. It's the social media and journalists' folklore. We are always together,” concluded the center-back trained with the Eagles.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, António Silva – valued at 30 million euros – participated in 26 matches, totaling 2,113 minutes of play: 11 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and another in the Super Cup.

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