Rui Costa praises Benfica depth after historic Milan win, says Porto is a different game | OneFootball

Benfica president Rui Costa was honoured by Milan at San Siro before the match. As reported by O Jogo, speaking in the mixed zone after the game he welcomed a first ever Benfica win over this opponent and praised players who have rarely featured.

Costa spent five seasons with the Italian club and supporters celebrated his time there. He addressed the crowd while highlights of his Milan career played on the giant screen, and he showed his emotion.

Reflecting on the result, he said the less-used players delivered and that changing many from the last game showed Benfica have the depth to tackle the whole season.

He declined to discuss Sunday’s clássico with FC Porto, calling it a different kind of game, while expressing optimism about Benfica’s work in the league.

On Milan, he acknowledged mixed feelings, but said that as Benfica president this was the result he wanted.

Source: O Jogo

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