Saviola reveals what surprised him most at Benfica: I remember... | OneFootball

Javier Saviola confessed that Benfica’s fans were the factor that surprised him the most during his time at the Estádio da Luz. The Argentine striker was interviewed on the Liga Portugal podcast and recalled some of the most memorable moments he experienced wearing the eagle on his chest – he had recently commented on Benfica’s European campaign.

"I remember spectacular matches, like the game against FC Porto. It was pouring rain, we won 1-0 and I was lucky enough to score. It was a very important moment, it gave us the chance to go top of the table with four or five matches left to play," Saviola began, when asked to name an unforgettable match.

The former Argentine striker also had plenty of praise for Benfica’s fans, starting by talking about the atmosphere at the Eagles’ home: "I really loved playing at Estádio da Luz. I felt a very special chemistry with the fans, it was an incredible stadium to play in."

"What surprised me most at SL Benfica was the number of fans spread all over the world. I remember a match we had in Paris and, when we stepped onto the pitch, it felt like we were playing at Estádio da Luz. It was spectacular!" concluded the former international striker for the Argentina National Team.

Javier Saviola has been retired since 2015, and throughout his career, he played for clubs such as River Plate, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. He was at Benfica between 2009 and 2012 – he played 121 matches for the Eagles, scoring 39 goals and providing 27 assists. He won one national championship (2009/10) and three League Cups (2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12).

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