Tomás da Cunha says Benfica starter performed well against Porto | OneFootball

Benfica and Porto drew 0-0 in the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Tomás da Cunha believes that the strategy implemented by José Mourinho would have worked, but it is clear there has been little time to work, while praising the performance of Enzo Barrenechea.

"Chelsea and Porto were not the same, but they illustrate Benfica's competitive state. Adapting, Mourinho blocked Alan Varela and limited the midfielders with man-to-man marking," the expert began by saying on his social media.

The sports commentator pointed out José Mourinho’s short time at Luz and applauded the performance of the Eagles’ number 5: "He sought Sudakov’s mobility and Pavlidis’ support, but routines are still lacking. Enzo Barrenechea at a good level"

This season, wearing Benfica’s shirt, Enzo Barrenechea – valued at 13 million euros – has played 14 matches: eight in Liga Portugal Betclic, five in the Champions League, and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,151 minutes he played, the midfielder scored one goal and provided one assist.

Benfica The match refers to the third round of the Taça de Portugal, against a team competing in Liga 2.

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