António Raminhos on Benfica: "It's difficult..." | OneFootball

António Raminhos believes that Benfica is not the favorite to win the National Championship this season, warning of the strong competition the Eagles face. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, the comedian also spoke about the start of the season for the Reds, the arrivals and departures of players, as well as the elections that will take place on October 25.

"I do not consider Benfica the favorite to win the title at all. Benfica didn't even have a preseason, it had a continuous season since last year, and I think at this point it's a bit difficult to understand who the favorite for the title is. By the natural order of things, it would be Sporting, for being the two-time champion. On the other hand, I see Porto more aggressive, Braga with a good coach and good investments. I think these four teams will make life very difficult for each other," António Raminhos began by saying.

Next, the well-known Benfica supporter expressed satisfaction with the Eagles' start to the season and showed confidence in Bruno Lage and Rui Costa: "The assessment I make of this start of the season for Benfica is positive, although I think it is somewhat similar to Bruno Lage's teams, in the sense that it does not have a consistency of performances that allows the average Benfica fan to be at ease. Obviously, I trust the work of Bruno Lage, the team, and the Management that is there, presided over by Rui Costa, but it is not something that allows me to sleep completely peacefully."

Regarding the Reds' market, António Raminhos believes that good signings have arrived, despite disagreeing with some departures: "I think Benfica's market, in recent years, this might be the most positive, although it was also the one where Benfica probably spent the most. It has been something shared by Sporting and Porto, who made great investments in their teams. I think this year Benfica's investment was more assertive, although I disagree with some departures such as Tiago Gouveia or Florentino. Even more so because of the players they are and the love they have for Benfica and what they represent for the Benfica fans."

Finally, regarding the elections for the presidency of Benfica, António Raminhos revealed that he does not support any specific candidate despite the invitations, placing trust in any of the elected: "I have read some things to try to follow the candidates' ideas, but I still don't feel the electoral spirit, I haven't focused enough to form my opinion. I am a member, I will vote, and I think electronic voting would make things much easier. I understand the reluctance of some candidates, for fear of something going wrong, of there being 'bugs', or of fraud... but if Benfica has to modernize for some things, it has to modernize for others too. I do not support any candidate, I received invitations from some lists as a supporter, but I gave the same answer to all: 'I support whoever is President of Benfica, whether it's the one I voted for or the one I didn't vote for'. He is the President of my Club and that's the one who must have the support of the Benfica fans."

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