Well-known manager and expert Vyacheslav Zakhovaylo shared his prediction for the Champions League qualifying round playoff second leg between Benfica Lisbon and Dynamo Kyiv, which will take place today on the field of the Portuguese team. Recall that the first meeting of the opponents ended with the victory of Benfica with a score of 2:0.
Vyacheslav Zakhovailo- Benfica confirmed their class by beating Dynamo in the first meeting. Mircea Lucescu's wards failed to fulfill the coach's instructions in full. Playing two goals away from the Portuguese is almost impossible. Although everything happened in football.
It is clear what position Dynamo is in. The team is experiencing a personnel shortage. Unfortunately, there is no one to strengthen the game. In order to beat Benfica, the players had to jump above their heads.
90% that the Portuguese will advance to the Champions League group stage. However, this was clear even before the first meeting. The only hope was to fight. I won't blame the players now. However, if they want to progress, they need to add, add, add.
Dynamo has many young talented performers who can prove themselves. There are experienced guys who make up the core of the team, the head coach and fans count on them.
I think that the Ukrainians will fight in Lisbon, drawing conclusions from the first match with Benfica. I have a hope and a forecast that Dynamo will not lose. In the depths of my soul, I hope that the youth will gain experience with each match and show their character,” said Zakhovailo.
