Bayern Guardiola again crossed with a Portuguese enemy in the quarterfinals of Champions . If last year had to face against Porto in Lopetegui , now they will face Benfica. The historic champion of Europe (against Barcelona in 1961 and against Real Madrid the following year) is today far from that squad led by the great Eusebio , and fear has already been installed at the Estadio da Luz before the spectacular moment form of German giant with Lewandowski, Thiago, Coman , Ribéry , Vidal , Lahm , et cetera. The great hope of the 'red eagles' is based on playing the secondleg in Portugal.
What is clear is that the team led by Luis Filipe Vieira has gone from strength to strength this season. It began in the domestic championship erratic, self - conscious about the "betrayal" of his coach in recent years.And it is that Jorge Jesus changed sides and went over to Sporting Lisbon.But over the months you have seen consolidate the commitment Rui Vitória, the coach who brought up from level to Guimaraes.
Your profile is completely different: no polemics and a rigor that has finished paying off, as the Benfica has regained the lead in the Portuguese League.Brazilian Jonas , former Valencia striker shines at the point of attack and march prominent in the struggle for the "top scorer" with 28 goals. Le clothes Greek Mitroglou , maybe something irregular but usually demonstrates a defendant thrust. In fact, on the agenda of several European giants.
Gaitan Argentine and Mexican Raul Jimenez , former Atletico Madrid, also exhibited his punching power, albeit intermittently. But the rising star of Benfica is the young Renato Sanches, 18, who excels in the midfield and sees its price increase. His contribution to the Portuguese national team in the next European Championship in France can shoot even more pedigree.
