Rui Costa issues a strong warning: “This season was made to win the championship!”
The president of Benfica does not hide his frustration over a season that is far from the goals set. Rui Costa was present this Thursday at the Assembly of the Republic, where he answered questions from the parliamentary group of Chega, following meetings with PS and PSD, addressing hot topics such as the centralization of broadcasting rights and the future of Benfica FM. However, it was in his final statements to journalists that the Benfica leader revealed his realistic and demanding view on the team’s performance.
“This season was prepared to conquer the national championship and ensure a good performance in the Champions League, but it is not going as we hoped,” confessed Rui Costa, making it clear that the responsibility does not lie solely with the players, but with everyone who works daily at Benfica. “Out of respect for the shirt, which is sacred, and for our fans, we will not give up until the championship is over,” he emphasized, in a clear message of commitment and resilience.
The conclusion of the last match, a 1-1 draw against Casa Pia, has further intensified the battle for second place, currently held by Sporting, which leads by two points and has a game in hand. This situation complicates the aspirations of Benfica, who see the title becoming increasingly distant.
Rui Costa, an undeniable figure in Portuguese football and the current president of Benfica, does not hide his discontent but keeps the flame alive for the final stretch of the season. The pressure is mounting, and Benfica knows they cannot afford to fail if they want to reclaim their dominance in the national championship. The ball is in the court of the players and the coaching staff, who have the difficult task of turning the tide and honoring the motto that Rui Costa has made clear: winning is the only option.
This is a decisive phase for the most successful club in Portugal, where each match could be the turning point in a season that began with high ambitions. The fight is on, and Benfica promises to give everything until the last minute to not let the dream of the title slip away.
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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