Mário Branco, general director of Benfica, reacted to the Europa League draw demonstrating ambition for the competition. The Eagles' responsible stated that the team will advance "step by step" in the tournament.
The draw placed Benfica against an opponent not yet specified in the article, but Mário Branco's reaction reflects the Portuguese club's aspirations in the European competition.
The general director publicly recognized that Benfica should be in the Champions League, and not in the Europa League, revealing the higher expectations around the team.
This position of Mário Branco comes following Benfica's elimination or absence from the Champions, which ultimately dictated their participation in the second most important European competition in importance.
