Napoli clash sees Benfica take on the look of a José Mourinho side | OneFootball

Gradually, Benfica is presenting an image with José Mourinho's signature. In the match on Wednesday, December 10, the Eagles showcased on the field, in their victory against Napoli, a performance and style of play reminiscent of the teams the Special One has managed throughout his career.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in the match against the Neapolitans — which ended with a 2-0 victory for the Eagles — Benfica presented itself in the image of José Mourinho: a team intense in their reaction to losing the ball and always with their eyes on the opposing goal, details that allowed the Glorious to continue dreaming in the Champions League.

The players ended up responding to the request José Mourinho had made during the preparation days. In the press conference, the Special One explained that the recipe for success against Napoli involved demonstrating an enormous capacity for intensity, energy, and heart.

Another aspect that also caught attention in Benfica's performance was the defensive chapter. The Eagles were impeccable in defense, managing to almost completely nullify the offensive initiatives that Napoli tried to create. The duo of Tomás Araújo and Nicolás Otamendi managed to neutralize the main threats, such as Rasmus Højlund or David Neres.

However, it is worth remembering that, in the post-match press conference, José Mourinho highlighted the collective and individual work of his athletes, giving examples of names like Richard Ríos and Samuel Dahl, who have been improving in performance since the Special One's arrival at Luz.

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