Jorge Corrula on the big match: If Benfica don't win... | OneFootball

On the night of last Monday, March 2nd, Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 2-1, in the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. In an exclusive interview with Glorioso 1904, the well-known actor Jorge Corrula analyzed the performance of the red team in Barcelos and commented on the classic against Porto, scheduled for March 8th.

"Benfica's victory was fair. Although César Peixoto said that a draw would have been a fairer result, and it's true that Gil Vicente had their chances, Benfica wanted it more. There are players currently out of form, such as the team's top scorer, Vangelis Pavlidis. Despite everything, Benfica played well, and the result is fair," he began.

The match was also marked by the exit of Fredrik Aursnes in the second half due to injury, which puts him in doubt for the classic. For the 47-year-old actor, the Norwegian midfielder could be a significant loss for the duel against the dragons. "It would be a big loss, but I believe he will be available. If not, we are talking about Benfica's best unit. He is the player who most balances and gives competitiveness to the team, so he will always be a significant loss," he stated.

When asked about a more closed game or a match with several opportunities, Jorge Corrula believes in a very competitive classic and a fearless red team. "I expect attacking football from Benfica, and I don't believe in Porto playing on the back foot. Porto's added value is their competitive attitude. I believe in a very competitive game, where Benfica has more to lose than Porto.

To conclude, the actor acknowledges that if Benfica does not win the classic, the chance of winning the "39" is null. "Benfica has a points deficit compared to Porto and Sporting, two clubs. If Benfica does not win, they can say goodbye to the title, but in case of victory, there is still hope," he concluded.

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