Dynamo Kyiv's rival in the Champions League playoff round, Benfica Lisbon, outplayed Casa Pia (1:0) in the 3rd round of the Portuguese Championship, writes "Team 1 ".
Photo: gettyimages.comThe publication Sapo Desporto analyzed the performance of the Eagles on the eve of the meeting with Dynamo.
“They expected another blitzkrieg-style defeat from Roger Schmidt’s team, but in the end the match was reminiscent of the Allied landings in Normandy: massive attacks, powerful defenses and a victory won in a tough fight.
In an effort to score, the Reds intercepted the ball several times with the help of high pressure and tried to catch the opponent on a quick counterattack. They constantly attacked the redoubts of Casa Pia, but each time they got stuck on the approaches to the penalty area in front of a real forest of black T-shirts of the owners. It was possible to pass it only once, thanks to the subtle play of Goncalo Ramos.
Assessing the opponent's inefficiency in attack, Benfica after the goal reduced the intensity of attacks and limited themselves to controlling the match, putting pressure on the hosts' midfield and thus preventing the opponent from moving forward. As a result, three points gained in a hard-fought battle that required patience and perseverance
With each new match, the leading role of Enzo Fernandez in Benfica's game is getting stronger. The Argentine is the engine of the game, an important part of the balance of the team. However, one cannot fail to mention the author of the only goal in the match: Goncalo Ramos demonstrated his intuition and adventurism, which distinguish a good striker.
Recall that the first match of the Champions League playoff round between Dynamo and Benfica will take place on August 17 in Lodz. The meeting starts at 22.00 Kyiv time.
