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Victory, clean sheet and guaranteed classification for the round of 32 of the Europa League. Jorge Jesus was a satisfied coach at the end of the game with Lech Poznan.
«The objective was reached, we closed the classification. So we did it, we made the game easy, with four goals, we could have scored one or the other. We had quality moments in the decision zone. Little by little we are growing. It was important not to concede goals. They didn’t create big problems, but it’s to the team’s credit. We like to defend with few and attack with many. It will not always be possible, but we are growing ”, analyzed the Benfica coach.
The game was marked by a curious history. When Vertonghen made it 1-0, Jesus looked up at the sky and imitated a rocket ship. The 66-year-old man explained the gesture. I had already spoken to him. I told him he had to score from dead ball because of his strength, and that when he did, he would send a rocket. I did the gesture, ”said the coach, making (and imitating the sound) the gesture of the rocket going up.
With the classification assured, next week Benfica plays the lead of the group in Belgium, with a visit to Standard Liège. Jorge Jesús said he will lead the team, but he wants first place to avoid a worse draw in the last 32. “We played to win and improve the UEFA ranking. SC Braga also won, we are closer to France and Russia is further away from us. But we will have a Championship game soon after. [n.d.r será para a Taça de Portugal] and I’ll lead the team. Being the first in the group influences the draw, but you can’t have everything, you have to choose, ”said Jesús.
Regarding the Europa League, the coach expects many difficulties: “It is not as easy as in other years. The teams that had ambitions in the Champions will fall ».
