Benfica star causes a stir among fans ahead of Newcastle clash | OneFootball

The third round of the Champions League is about to begin, and the red wave has already made its presence felt on the streets of Newcastle. This morning, near the hotel where Benfica spent the night, the red supporters had the chance to experience some emotional moments with Rui Costa, President of the Eagles.

Waiting for an opportunity to see their idols, the highlight for the fans came when they spotted Rui Costa outside the building earlier this morning, October 21. The President of the Club from Luz took the opportunity to go for a short walk around the hotel, where Benfica had stayed since landing in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Not indifferent to the presence of Benfiquistas nearby, Rui Costa made a point of crossing the street to exchange a few words with the fans. Amid some quick conversations, the former maestro of the Eagles also took the occasion to sign a few autographs.

However, according to what the newspaper A Bola found out, it wasn't just Portuguese fans present at the scene. According to the same source, there were also English fans who didn’t want to miss the chance to see one of the great names in world football. Among the autographs handed out, Rui Costa also signed a pair of boots and an AC Milan shirt, always with a smile on his face.

Remember that Benfica takes to the field tonight, October 21, to face Newcastle in a match for the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM and will be refereed by Szymon Marciniak. In the pre-match press conference, José Mourinho admitted it will be a demanding game.

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