“It’s an unrecognizable Benfica”: what the red-hot universe says about the tie with Santa Clara – Benfica

Benfica drew in the Azores, against Santa Clara (1-1), in a match of the 12th round of the Liga NOS. A result that leaves the eagles four points behind the leader Sporting and on equal points with FC Porto in second place, although the dragons have a better goal difference. See how the Benfica universe reacted to the new slip.

Álvaro Magalhães, former player (one record)

“Santa Clara played his role. He is an unrecognizable Benfica. With the investment that has been made and the players it has, the team has the obligation to play more, with more intensity and balance between sectors. It is incomprehensible how it is.” to play.”

Manuel Alegre, poet (a Record)

“The first part was good. In the second, there was total helplessness with a lack of imagination. This with players who cost a fortune. That doesn’t work. It’s very bad for anyone who was going to rock. Benfica is rocking.” The reinforcements in January are whims. “

Camilo Lourenço, economist (Record)

“There is no midfield, there are no automatisms up front. Benfica has no one to play between the lines. They have been orphaned since João Félix left. Reinforcements may arrive in January, but it is necessary to create team spirit., there is an excess of individualism. “

José Calado, former player (on CMTV)

“Bad football, even if the ground was not in the best condition. The team tactically dispersed on the ground. Teams are not always asked to play well, there are bad days. But intensity, running and giving the body is required to the manifesto And from what I saw today, and in other games, there are players who raise their feet in the divided balls and beat the rival. That cannot happen in a team that fights for titles. Benfica is not having a good time and it’s not new.