Mourinho warned Benfica about the atmosphere: without a good start... | OneFootball

After the draw against Casa Pia, Benfica made amends with a (2-0) win at home to Nacional, ahead of the derby with Sporting. After the match, José Mourinho revealed that he had spoken with Benfica’s players about the atmosphere they could face at the Luz.

"57,000 spectators? The stadium no longer surprises anyone. I had even spoken to the players to prepare them, because if we hadn’t started well... we would then have had to deal with the displeasure of the unhappy crowd. That didn’t happen, we started strongly," he said in comments to BTV.

Regarding Gonçalo Moreira’s debut for the first team, the Benfica coach was happy about the moment and said the Club’s structure deserves to celebrate it. "As for Gonçalo, he deserves it very much. It’s not an opportunity for growth, but an opportunity to reward a kid who wasn’t born at Benfica but almost was. He arrived here as a child and has had an extraordinary season at every level. The whole structure in Seixal is celebrating because Gonçalo deserves it very much," he said.

Benfica’s under-19 team will face Club Brugge this Friday, the 17th, in the final four of the UEFA Youth League. Mourinho wants to see the side coached by Vítor Vinha lift the trophy, with the help of the young midfielder. "Next week is Youth League week. The team is the work of many people. It would be great if the boys could win the competition, and Gonçalo will be there trying to help", he said.

It is worth remembering that the semi-final against the Belgians is scheduled for Friday, 17 April, with kick-off set for 1:00 pm (Lisbon time), at the Stade de la Tullière, in Lausanne. The final of the competition will be played the following Monday, 20 April, also at 5:45 pm, at the same venue.

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