Despite the draw, Leandro Barreiro’s goal keeps Benfica’s hopes alive | OneFootball

Despite the Classic against Porto ending in a draw, José Mourinho has sent a very clear message. Until the end of the championship, no member of the Benfica squad should give up until the final tally is made.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the coach of the reds believes that nothing is lost and demands total focus from the squad before the next match against Arouca. According to the same source, the 63-year-old coach has forbidden any member to give up, at a time when the championship is entering its final stretch.

The sports daily goes further and points out that the goal scored by Leandro Barreiro, assisted by Ivanovic - not called up by Croatia - gave the 63-year-old coach new hope that the championship is not lost and that it is possible.

On the other hand, the newspaper A Bola assures that the Special One has already sent a new message to the Benfica squad, highlighting the importance of staying focused on the season's objectives. On the other hand, Mourinho emphasized that Benfica still has to fight for a spot in the Champions League.

With matchday 25 of the championship concluded, the Clube da Luz moves on to the next round of the competition, hoping to see their rivals slip up. Meanwhile, without Mourinho, who was expelled by João Pinheiro, Benfica will be present at Arouca's ground.

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