José Mourinho reveals what cost Benfica against Leverkusen: That mistake... | OneFootball

José Mourinho believes that the missed chances by Benfica were the reason for the Eagles' defeat. The Clube da Luz took to the field this Wednesday, November 5th, to face Bayer Leverkusen. The Reds were defeated 1-0, and at the end of the match, the Portuguese coach spoke to Sporttv microphones in the usual flash interview.

"I think the key was the opportunities we didn't capitalize on, it started early and lasted the whole game. We had 21 shots on goal, four or five great chances," José Mourinho began to respond when asked about the reasons for another defeat of Benfica in the Champions League.

The Benfica coach continued his explanation: "And they weren't isolated from the context. A team playing very well, with and without the ball, obviously with a setback in transition. But a team with a lot of quality, and right in front of the goal, we failed, we couldn't capitalize."

Immediately after, José Mourinho made sure to leave a word for the player who made the mistake that ended with Bayer Leverkusen's goal: "Then it breaks my heart because Dahl played a great game and made that mistake. And then the team went until the end, but already with difficulties."

"Then they close up at the back, we are not powerful in the aerial game and we don't find as many spaces. Very frustrated with the result but happy with the team's performance," José Mourinho remarked, recalling the Reds' performance despite another defeat in the Champions League.

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