Bruno Lage pleased with squad’s build-up for Benfica v Fenerbahçe | OneFootball

Benfica faces Fenerbahçe today, August 27th, in the second leg of the play-off to qualify for the Champions League group stage. The millionaire night will take place at Estádio da Luz at 8:00 PM, and Bruno Lage has placed his trust in the defensive and attacking capabilities of his squad.

The coach of the Luz club expressed satisfaction with the preparation work he has been doing with his team, indicating that his players have shown good results both defensively and offensively.

Even so, Bruno Lage believes there is room for improvement: "The team has responded well in that (defensive) aspect. We also had good moments in collective organization, with goals where the ball went through several players before the finish," stated the Eagles’ coach.

The absence of Florentino from the squad that will face Fenerbahçe, after being sent off in the first leg of the tie, could give another player the opportunity to play in today’s clash with the Turks. When asked if that player would be Prestianni, Lage was clear: "Regardless of whether he plays on the right or the left, he must contribute with a good performance".

After a goalless draw in Istanbul, where Benfica was down to ten men from the 71st minute, the Eagles will have the chance to take advantage of their home ground and thus secure a place in the group stage of the prestigious Champions League.

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