Benfica star confident ahead of Ajax clash | OneFootball

Benfica is just a few hours away from taking the field to face Ajax. On their way to the airport, the red squad was accompanied by Rui Costa, with the Eagles' President expressing confidence about the clash with the Dutch side, despite acknowledging that it is a decisive match in the Champions League.

At Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, as the red delegation was heading to the boarding gate, the Eagles' President made a point of giving some statements to the journalists present, emphasizing that this is a ‘decisive’ game for Benfica’s campaign: “It’s a very important game, a decisive duel.”

Indeed, this is a very important encounter in the season, both for the Luz club and for the Amsterdam side. Going into the fifth round of the Champions League, the Eagles and the Dutch are the only teams that have yet to earn any points in this stage of the league, having suffered four defeats in the previous four rounds.

On the other hand, José Mourinho has taken 25 players with him for tomorrow’s match, November 25. In addition to the core group, always present in the Special One’s squads, the red coach is also counting on some new faces. The biggest surprise of all was the inclusion of Manu Silva, the midfielder is available again after being injured last February, against Moreirense.

It should be remembered that, the match between Benfica and Ajax, counting for the fifth round of the Champions League group stage, will take place tomorrow, November 25, at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, with kickoff scheduled for 17:45. However, later today, Monday, November 24, José Mourinho, accompanied by an Eagles player, will preview the match. The press conference will begin at 18:50 (Portugal mainland time).

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