Palhinha, Circati and Aursnes absence: Everything Marco Silva said before Aarhus - Benfica
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Marco Silva spoke at the preview press conference ahead of Benfica's match against Aarhus, in the second leg of the Europa League play-off. The coach highlighted that the result from the first leg (3-1) gave the team confidence, but warned about the need to maintain a good defensive level, referring to the goal conceded due to an error. Regarding the signing of João Palhinha, Silva confirmed that the Portuguese international returns to the club with the desired profile and that he was signed to strengthen the team, refusing to take focus away from the European tie.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
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