28.08.2025 01:52
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made statements following the match against Benfica. Commenting on the game, Mourinho said, "They were the better side in the first half. We couldn't cope with their rhythm. In the second half, we were the better side, but that wasn't enough. Today, we lost to a better and stronger team."
Fenerbahçe lost 1-0 to Benfica in the UEFA Champions League playoff second leg, bidding farewell to the Champions League. Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made statements after the match.
''WE LOST TO THE STRONGER TEAM''
Making striking statements, Mourinho said, "Today we lost to a better and stronger team."
''BENFICA DESERVED IT''
Continuing his words, the experienced coach stated, "We were not good in the first half, we couldn't cope with the rhythm. We were better in the second half, we created clear chances at the end of the match, but it wasn't enough. We showed a dignified stance in the second half, but they deserved it with their performance in the first half."
''WE CAN GO TO THE FINAL''
Mourinho, who said they could play in the final of the UEFA Europa League, commented, "If we were in the Champions League, we would probably play 8 matches. However, we can go to the final in the Europa League."