Benfica's reinforcement has been called a flop, but Sérgio Krithinas asks for patience: "It's still early"
Glorioso 1904 – Se é notícia do Benfica, está aqui27 August 2026 at 10:30
Jakub Kaminski, the Polish winger signed by Benfica, has not yet met the fans' expectations, having had few minutes under Marco Silva and no direct involvement in goals. However, commentator Sergio Krithinas argues that any definitive conclusion is premature, highlighting that the significant investment made by the club is aimed at supporting the coach's playing philosophy, as happened with Lenglet and Duran, and that the adaptation period has not been sufficient to judge the Polish player.
SC Braga secured a goalless draw away to Austria Wien in Vienna, ensuring progression to the next phase of the Europa Conference League. In the second leg, the Portuguese team recorded only one shot on target, committed 34 fouls without receiving any cards, and managed the result to secure qualification.
The "Minho warriors" drew zero-all in Vienna against an Austrian team, a result sufficient to guarantee passage to the league phase of the Europa League Conference, after they won the first leg 2-0.
André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto, considered the Champions League draw as "always difficult", but argued that the weight of the dragons' history demands a good campaign in the European competition.
The goalkeeper of Lech Poznan, Lis, provided the assist for his team's last goal at Thun Arena, on a night marked by 21 fouls, zero cards and excellent finishing. Lech Poznan advances in the competition.
