Marco Silva: "João Palhinha comes to help Benfica become stronger"
SAPO Notícias26 August 2026 at 17:56
Coach Marco Silva, in statements to BTV in the preview of the match between Aarhus and Benfica regarding the second leg of the play-off for access to the league phase of the Europa League, spoke about the arrival of João Palhinha at the club, stating that the player comes to reinforce the team and make it stronger.
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