😳 Not easy to handle what happened, Mourinho breaks his silence | OneFootball

José Mourinho has analyzed the situation of Benfica ahead of their upcoming league match against AVS.

After the recent and demanding European clash against Real Madrid, the Portuguese coach has decided not to appear at the press conference, limiting his statements to the club’s official media in order to keep the focus on the pitch.

The Portuguese manager highlighted the intensity of the match against Los Blancos, noting that the team maintained a very high level during the first 50 minutes.

However, he acknowledged that managing emotions from the 51st minute onwards has been a complex challenge due to the events that occurred during and after the match at Chamartín.

A complicated emotional management

"It has not been easy to emotionally manage everything that has happened and continues to happen," Mourinho admitted.

Despite the psychological burden, the coach emphasized that the conversation about what happened is not over, although the absolute priority now is the domestic championship and securing the three points.

For Benfica, tomorrow’s match against AVS is seen as an unmissable appointment. "Winning is fundamental for our ambitions," the coach stated emphatically, demanding the highest level of concentration from his players to avoid any external distractions that could affect performance.

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