Sporting pundit mocks: “Benfica will thrash Real Madrid” | OneFootball

Paulo Andrade analyzed Benfica's campaign in the Champions League and couldn't resist caricaturing the club's performance in the prestigious tournament. In an ironic tone, the former director of the green and white emblem claims he has no doubt that José Mourinho's team will thrash Real Madrid.

On CMTV, the commentator affiliated with Sporting used sarcasm to describe the optimism still felt among some fans of the club from Luz: “They will beat Real Madrid and didn't beat Qarabag, they will beat everyone,” he began, highlighting the contrast between expectations and actual results.

“They will definitely beat Real Madrid. They will even thrash them,” the commentator continued, emphasizing how unlikely a radical turnaround in Benfica's European form is. Paulo Andrade explained that, although Benfica still has important games to play, the qualification scenario is difficult.

“They have Napoli at home, which is easier than playing in Naples. But they are one of the best teams. Juventus, away, I believe Benfica can perfectly win against Juventus... I won't say it's impossible because there are no impossibilities in football, but it's very difficult,” he stated.

Benfica is in free fall in the Champions League. José Mourinho's team has four defeats and no points accumulated. On the other hand, Sporting is in 13th place - after the last game with Juventus - with seven points accumulated and in the playoff zone, thanks to two wins, one draw, and one loss.

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