18.02.2026 10:36
Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho stated that he was not surprised by Galatasaray's significant victory over Juventus after the match against Real Madrid, saying, "They are already a team of this level."
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff, Benfica lost 1-0 at home to Real Madrid. After the match, Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho made statements regarding Galatasaray's performance against Juventus.
"I WASN'T SURPRISED"
Speaking about the match in which Galatasaray defeated Juventus 5-2, Mourinho expressed that he was not surprised by the performance of the yellow-reds. The experienced coach drew attention with his words, "I wasn't surprised that Galatasaray devastated Juventus. They are already a team at this level."
EMPHASIS ON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Mourinho's statements were interpreted as an important praise for Galatasaray's rising graph in Europe. The yellow-red team had gained a significant advantage for the Round of 16 with their remarkable victory against Juventus.