Newcastle loss: Benfica’s flaws show, Mourinho says, this is it | OneFootball

He didn't hide his irritation at being confronted with the possibility that some positions might have gaps. When questioned, the Benfica coach admitted that 'it is what it is' and assures that the Clube da Luz has a squad capable of competing on all fronts in which it is participating.

In a press conference, following the defeat against Newcastle, the Special One was asked if the team lacked wingers and responded as follows: "It is what it is. It's what we have. We played well, we know our profile, as a team that in national competitions dominates practically every game".

After emphasizing that Benfica has been dominant in the national context, the coach from Setúbal acknowledged that in Europe, the situation has been more complicated: "When we go to international competitions, we struggle a bit, especially when we enter games where we are at a disadvantage".

"The team played well in the first half. We created enough to score. We suffered and then in the second half when we conceded the second goal there was a significant difference", José Mourinho added in response to journalists.

With this result, Clube da Luz continues without any victories or points in the current edition of the Champions League, making this one of the worst participations in recent years. José Mourinho's team now turns its attention to the championship, as they have a match scheduled with Arouca next Saturday, October 25th.

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