Paulo Andrade mocks Benfica’s run, Sporting fan shows no mercy | OneFootball

Paulo Andrade spoke about Benfica's campaign in the Champions League and, in an ironic tone, said that the reds “are going to beat Real Madrid.” The former green and white director criticized Benfica’s European illusion, which has been marked by a completely negative record.

On CMTV, the commentator associated with Sporting used sarcasm to describe the optimism that still exists among some fans of the Luz club: “They’re going to beat Real Madrid and didn’t beat Qarabag, they’re going to beat everyone,” he began, highlighting the contrast between expectations and actual results.

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

“They have Napoli at home, which is easier than playing in Naples. But it’s one of the best teams. Juventus, away, I believe Benfica can perfectly well beat Juventus... I won’t say it’s impossible, because nothing is impossible in football, but it’s very difficult,” he said.

Benfica is in free fall in the Champions League. José Mourinho’s team has four defeats and not a single point. On the other hand, Sporting is in 13th place - after the last match against Juventus - with seven points and in the playoff zone, thanks to two wins, one draw, and one loss.

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