At the launch of the game with Benfica, scheduled for this Wednesday, Rui Vitória was asked about his relationship with Jorge Jesus. For the now Spartak Moscow coach, nothing has changed since they were both in charge of Benfica and Sporting.
«This is a game between Benfica and Spartak, between two very identical teams, in the sense of the greatness they represent for their countries. As for coaches, it’s a soap they like to feed, but I’m not into that. It doesn’t change anything because I’m abroad, so far we’ve never spoken, now we’re not going to talk either, obviously», he said.
Leaning on the game, the Portuguese coach said: «It’s a Champions League game, it will be difficult, we are aware of that. Benfica are a strong team, since the beginning they said that perhaps they would be the strongest opponent that could be ours, but at this point we all believe. We have a lot of ambition and the players are all prepared.”
Having spent three and a half years in charge of Benfica, Rui Vitória did not fail to admit that he has a “slight advantage” due to his knowledge of the opponent, but stressed that nowadays “it is difficult for teams not to meet one another. other”.
Likewise, he referred to the fact that Spartak enter this qualifying round already in competition, as they have already played two games for the championship (a win and a draw). “Looking to one side, there will be a small advantage for being already in competition, but on the other hand we only had four days to prepare this game, while Benfica has always been preparing it”, he referred.
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