José Mourinho on Benfica v Alverca: Without a win here, the Clássico... | OneFootball

José Mourinho was straightforward about the goal set for the match against Alverca. In the press conference, where he previewed the duel against the Ribatejan team, the Benfica coach stated that only victory matters, revealing that the result will have an impact on what can be expected from the Classic between Porto and Sporting.

"I expect Alverca to be like all the teams that come to Estádio da Luz. Playing not to lose, well-organized, making it difficult for a team that wants to win", the Portuguese coach began, despite Custódio Castro's team having some significant absences.

"It is a team that has the tranquility of points and plays with quality. After the last result, only victory matters, and it's the only result that can make us excited about the Classic on Monday", stated José Mourinho in the Seixal press room.

"Without a victory here, the Classic doesn't interest us. As for the pitch condition, I think if there's a field where we can play, it's Estádio da Luz", concluded the Benfica coach, explaining that the important thing is to focus on the game with Alverca and then on Porto - Sporting.

It is worth remembering that Benfica enters the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic in third place, with 46 points, five behind Sporting (51) and nine behind Porto (55). The match against Alverca is scheduled for the evening of this Sunday, February 8, at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz.

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