Bruno Lage breaks silence on Benfica, post gets tongues wagging | OneFootball

Bruno Lage has spoken again about Benfica. The former Eagles coach took to social media to recall the preparations for the 2025/26 season, leaving a message of appreciation for the work carried out by the team during a particularly demanding period.

Through a post accompanied by a video, the coach highlighted the difficulties faced after the Eagles’ participation in the Club World Cup, a competition that significantly reduced the time available to prepare for the new season. "In the season that is ending, the players had only 15 days of holiday, 17 days until the match: three training games, the Eusébio Cup, 10 training sessions and the first objective achieved: winning the 2025 Super Cup", he began by writing on his Instagram account.

The coach also made a point of praising the squad’s attitude and commitment at a time when the margin for preparation was limited. "One more experience for life. Excellent work from everyone involved. Full credit to the players, who started the season aggressively and fully focused", he added.

The post was accompanied by images of Enzo Barrenechea - who wants to return to Spain - in a contested challenge, symbolising the intensity and commitment that Lage believes marked the start of the season. The message quickly drew numerous positive reactions from Benfica fans, who highlighted the work carried out by the coach during that period.

It should be remembered that Bruno Lage began the season in charge of Benfica and won the Super Cup against Sporting, ultimately securing the Eagles’ only trophy in 2025/26. However, the defeat against Qarabag in the Champions League league phase led to his departure from the Eagles’ technical command in September.

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