Benfica Manager Praises Inter Milan Recent Champions League Runs: “Made Two Finals In Short Time, Whoever Invests Most Wins” | OneFootball

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho heaped praise on Inter Milan for their recent results in the Champions League.

Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the ‘Special One’ also stressed the importance of heavy investments in modern football.

Indeed, Benfica beat Antonio Conte’s side 2-0 in Lisbon, inflicting substantial damage on Napoli’s hopes of securing an automatic last-16 berth.

Meanwhile, Liverpool beat Inter Milan at San Siro thanks to a phantom penalty awarded by Felix Zwayer.

Jose Mourinho Hails Inter Milan Champions League Runs

AS Roma’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho addresses a press conference one day prior to the UEFA Europa League Group C football match between HJK Helsinki and AS Rome in Helsinki, on October 26, 2022. – – Finland OUT (Photo by Vesa Moilanen / LEHTIKUVA / AFP) / Finland OUT (Photo by VESA MOILANEN/LEHTIKUVA/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite Tuesday’s setback, last season’s Serie A runners-up remain firmly in contention for a coveted top-eight finish.

Furthermore, the Nerazzurri have appeared in two finals over the past three Champions League seasons.

Unlike many other European giants, Inter have achieved outstanding results without splashing out insane figures.

Therefore, they’ve earned Mourinho’s praise, though the ex-Nerazzurri manager insists modern football demands significant spending.

“The last time a Portuguese team won the Champions League was more than 20 years ago,” Mourinho said after last night’s win over Napoli.

“Meanwhile, the last Italian team won it 15 years ago.

“There’s definitely something there; I think the economic aspect is fundamental.

“The teams that win are the ones that invest the most.

“Inter have reached two finals in a short span, so an Italian team hasn’t been that far from winning.”