Benfica dressing room tense after St. Gallen defeat, focus shifts to Lisbon | OneFootball

Benfica’s 2-1 defeat at St. Gallen in the Europa League second qualifying round has left a tense dressing room, although there was no flare-up after full time. The squad intend to respond in the next game.

Record writes that frustration ran high among players, coaches and directors. Reviews and criticisms were parked until work resumed at Benfica Campus, allowing time to reflect on the night in Switzerland.

Dejection prevailed, rooted in the belief that Benfica had enough to earn a different outcome. The target had been to return to Lisbon with a first-leg lead, avoiding the need to chase the tie.

Focus now shifts to next week at Estádio da Luz, where Marco Silva’s side must beat St. Gallen to keep alive hopes of reaching the Europa League league phase.

Before the trip, fans had shown firm backing. Around 20,000 attended the Belenenses match at Estádio da Luz, with Marco Silva among the most applauded during the team presentation.

Source: Glorioso 1904