Ex-Benfica player recalls win over Porto: “Very important” | OneFootball

Javier Saviola highlighted a victory against Porto as one of the unforgettable moments he experienced at Benfica. The former Eagles striker, one of the great names in world football, gave an interview to the Liga Portugal podcast, where he also showered praise on the Benfica fans – he had recently commented on Benfica’s European campaign.

"I remember spectacular matches, like the game against FC Porto. It was pouring rain, we won 1-0 and I was lucky enough to be the one to score. It was a very important moment, it gave us the chance to move into first place in the standings with four or five rounds left to play," said Saviola, when asked to name an unforgettable match.

The former Argentine striker also offered plenty of praise for the Benfica fans, starting by talking about the atmosphere at the Eagles’ home: "I really enjoyed playing at Estádio da Luz. I felt a very special chemistry with the fans, it was an incredible stadium to play in."

"What surprised me most at SL Benfica was the number of fans spread all over the world. I remember a match we had in Paris and, when we stepped onto the pitch, it felt like we were playing at Estádio da Luz. It was spectacular!" concluded the former international striker for the Argentina National Team.

Javier Saviola has been retired since 2015, and throughout his career played for clubs such as River Plate, Barcelona, and Real Madrid. He was at Benfica between 2009 and 2012 – he played 121 matches for the Eagles, scoring 39 goals and providing 27 assists. He won one national championship (2009/10) and three League Cups (2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12).

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