Bruno Lage is hoping to bring a surprise to Benfica at Barcelona ahead of Tuesday’s European clash.
Benfica coach Bruno Lage has insisted the Eagles will not change their approach ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Barcelona.
Benfica have played well against Barcelona in สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น their two previous meetings, with the Eagles losing 4-5 in the league phase and 0-1 in the first leg of the round of 16. However, Lage has not changed his style of play and is hoping to bring the Eagles to a surprise at the Olympic de Montjuic stadium on Tuesday.
‘The approach is similar to the two previous games against Barcelona, maybe with some tactical differences. Barcelona like to have possession, play deep, look for one-on-one situations, press. For us, the most important thing is to create chances. It’s important, but we have to have the quality to take advantage of them. The comeback will make us more famous,’ said Lage.
‘We felt we could have won the previous two games because we created a lot of chances and we believe now we can do it. We will stick to the good points. We want to continue the previous two games against Barca, who are a great team with high quality players. They are the only team that has not lost in 2025.’
‘I don’t think we lacked anything in those two games, only goals. If we create more chances again, we will have a chance. We have to play our game. Will Barca’s high defense be an opportunity or a problem? Both teams, because they defend very well.’