Sudakov after Benfica loss to Qarabag: Transitions were tough | OneFootball

Sudakov did not hide his disappointment after the 3-2 defeat in Benfica - Qarabag, which marked his debut in the starting lineup at Clube da Luz. The Eagles lost at home in the first round of the Champions League group stage, in one of the theoretically easier matches on their calendar.

"It was very difficult. We have to regroup, keep our heads up. Analyze and take responsibility. Then start looking forward, work hard, and focus on the next game. We were winning 2-0 and controlling the game. After their goal, the game changed. Qarabag didn't do much, but the transitions were difficult for us, and the second half was bad. But we need to react, try to move forward, and be better in the next game," Sudakov began by saying Sudakov.

The Ukrainian midfielder, one of the most notable signings for the Eagles for 2025/26, concluded as follows: "For me, it's spectacular to be in this team, I'm very grateful. But I don't want these results, I need to grow, work hard, and improve a lot of things".

Enzo Barrenechea also analyzed Benfica's defeat to Qarabag: "We were doing well, 2-0, calm. I think we got complacent, and in the Champions League, you can't do that. The Champions League is a different kind of tournament, with 2-0 you can't relax, or you'll suffer".

The Argentine midfielder continued and explained how the team wants to react to this defeat: "We've already talked in the locker room, we'll talk tomorrow, but we have to improve and try to do better. If we improve, work, we'll achieve better results".

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