"It was very heartfelt, uninspired night on our part"

Benfica achieved six consecutive victories across three competitions, maintaining a perfect record in the Europa League and advancing in the League Cup. Despite a challenging match against Alverca, where they struggled to score until a penalty in the second half, they secured the win. Coach Marco Silva acknowledged the team's difficulties and the need for improvement in their play. Claudio Echeverri, who came on as a substitute, played a crucial role in the victory and expressed his happiness with the team's performance. The match highlighted the team's resilience despite not playing at their best.