Benfica star issues warning after Champions League defeat: we need to adapt | OneFootball

Lena Pauels lamented Benfica's defeat but explained that there are reasons for the Eagles' team to face the Women's Champions League with optimism. The Benfica goalkeeper made statements at the end of the Eagles' match against Juventus in Turin, which ended in a 2-1 defeat.

"We didn't play in the Champions League last year, so we have to adapt to it, but I think we played a very good game," began Lena Pauels, the German goalkeeper for Benfica, who explained the need for a mindset shift in the continental competition games.

The player from the women's team of Benfica then lamented the defeat that came in the last minutes of the match but believes there are positives to take from the game: "There are things to improve, but I believe we can approach the next game with confidence."

"Of course, it's always difficult to concede goals, but I try to help my team and work harder each time, so let's see what the next game brings," concluded Lena Pauels when asked to comment on her individual performance in the Juventus - Benfica Women's Champions League match.

Lena Pauels' words follow the line of what had been said by Ivan Batista, the Benfica coach, and Lúcia Alves, another player from the Eagles. Benfica, it should be remembered, was defeated by Juventus 2-1 away, despite having started in the lead, and having played the match on equal terms with the Italians.

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