After the great triumph over Marítimo (3-0) in Madeira, Benfica achieved their third win in the Liga Portugal Betclic in the fifth round, with the Eagles having one game in hand. Coach Marco Silva analyzed the game in a press conference.
Marco Silva praised the team's strong start, stating they fulfilled what was planned. The coach also highlighted the great atmosphere created by the fans, both on the left side of the stadium and the support for the home team.
The coach harshly criticized the state of the pitch, calling it "horrible for playing football" and "almost impossible to play." Marco Silva emphasized that the situation is not Marítimo's fault, placing responsibility on the League or Federation, and stated that urgent measures need to be taken.
The article also mentions injuries to Bah and Palhinha during the match, although the complete details of Marco Silva's statements about these players are not available in the text presented.
