From Joao Mario’s ‘mystery’ to Ramos’ goals: Futre and Benfica’s ‘fantastic orchestra’ – Benfica

Paolo Futre, in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, left a warning to Benfica against tonight’s duel (20 hours) against Inter, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. For the former Portugal international, the Italian club’s poor run in the tournament – a winless run in their last six matches – could be an indication that the team is only focused on the Champions League. “At the beginning of the season, I saw Inter play in a high-flying match with the Scudetto. But [o campeonato e a Champions] They are completely different leagues, and I think for some time now, many Inzaghi players have been thinking only of the Champions League,” he began by saying, before analyzing the confrontation between the Nerazzurri and FC Porto. Honestly, everything went well for Inter against FC Porto. But the team should not be underestimated: it is true that the strikers did not score a goal, but Lukaku is a force of nature, Dzeko is an immortal talent and Lautaro [Martínez] It is really “Toro”, as the moniker says. Sooner or later they score.

Futre also pointed to some Benfica players who could cause problems for the Italians’ defence. “Before Friday, Benfica was a great orchestra. Rafa is the future of Portuguese football. Gonzalo Ramos scores a lot of goals. Let me talk about the ‘mystery’ Joao Mario. How they manage to spend [Inter] 40 million and let him leave soon after? They just need patience and the day is still there.”

Benfica will host Inter Milan at Da Luz Stadium tonight, at 8 pm, in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.