Ivan Baptista makes it clear: a crucial competition for Benfica | OneFootball

Ivan Baptista, coach of Benfica’s women’s team, previewed the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, where the Eagles hold an advantage over Braga (1-0). The coach shows a strong desire to be present at Jamor.

“A very important competition for us, where we are already at a very advanced stage, facing a tough team that plays good football and will come here looking, from the start, to overturn the narrow advantage we have on our side. We don’t want to cling to that advantage, because it’s very slim, very scarce. We have to approach the game differently than simply trying to hold onto that advantage,” the coach began by explaining, speaking to BTV.

The 34-year-old manager – who was outraged after the derby – highlights that on the field there will be two teams with similar playing styles, but different players. “We know Braga has 90 minutes to overturn the negative result from the first leg. We have 90 minutes to capitalize on that result, not to hold onto it. I think it will depend a lot on what happens throughout the game, on what we manage to do, and on how we manage to adapt,” he said.

Asked about what drives the Eagles this season, Ivan Baptista was clear. “To be able to reclaim the national champions title, to reach Jamor. After that, we’ll think about who we’ll face and how we’ll face them. Right now, we know we have one of the opponents who have caused us the most problems this season,” he emphasized.

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