Leandro Barreiro puzzles reporter at Marítimo-Benfica: what’s that? | OneFootball

Leandro Barreiro was one of the standout performers in Benfica’s 3-0 win over Marítimo. The Luxembourg international midfielder scored the Eagles’ first two goals and received the man of the match award from Gianluca Prestianni.

At the end of the game, Barreiro spoke to Sport TV and highlighted the importance of his contribution to Benfica’s win. Asked about the decisive role he played in the match, the midfielder was straightforward. "What’s the question? Whether I was decisive? Yes, I helped the team a lot today to win the game," he said.

Barreiro also acknowledged that the pitch conditions at Barreiros were not the best, but assured that Benfica were prepared: "The pitch wasn’t good. But we knew that, we were prepared. We did a good job today and the most important thing is the three points. I played a good game, I helped the team with two goals," he explained.

João Palhinha’s inclusion in the starting eleven raised the question of whether Barreiro had more freedom to get forward in attack. The Benfica player rejected the idea that his role had changed significantly, however: "I wouldn’t say so, not especially. He came in and knew what he had to do, he did his job and I did mine. My role in the team stayed the same. João is the 6 and I play in a more advanced role," he clarified.

This was Leandro Barreiro’s second brace in a Benfica shirt. Although he does not see scoring goals as his main objective, the midfielder admits it is always special to contribute directly to the team’s victories: "Scoring goals is always very nice. It’s not my main objective but it’s nice, helping the team achieve its goals," he concluded.

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