António Simões reveals how Benfica can beat Real Madrid: the secret | OneFootball

António Simões has no doubt that Benfica has the ability to compete with Real Madrid. On the day of the Champions League clash, the Clube da Luz legend recalled the matches against the Merengues and pointed out the secret to success against the Spanish giant.

"Benfica was the only team in the world to score 10 goals against Real Madrid in two games, 5-3 and 5-1. I was lucky enough to score a goal. It was a fantastic and incomparable night," began António Simões, in a conversation with the newspaper Record, recalling the duels with the Blancos.

The former European champion with the Reds — coached by the legendary Béla Guttmann — spoke about the results achieved against the Spaniards: 5-3 in the 1962 Champions League final and a 5-1 victory at Luz in 1963. "In three matches, we beat one of the most legendary clubs in the world twice," said António Simões.

"They were two fantastic stories. What we hope for tomorrow [today] is that it will be a historic night. May Benfica make more history," declared the Clube da Luz legend, looking forward to an unforgettable clash at Estádio da Luz, where Benfica is seeking to qualify for the next round.

"Don’t be afraid to make it happen. You have everything to gain. Free yourselves and take risks with awareness. If you can do that, you can absolutely get a positive result and win," urged António Simões, making a direct appeal to the team coached by José Mourinho.

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