Marco Silva, coach, was asked whether Benfica is the team playing best at the moment. The coach emphasized that only at the end of the competition will it be possible to make that assessment. This response was given following questions about the state of the "encarnada" (red) team. The coach thus showed a cautious stance, avoiding to consider Benfica as the best team at this start of the season.
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"Best football? The accounts are made at the end"
CNN Portugal12 September 2026 at 14:11
Why this matters
This article is of interest to Portuguese readers, particularly Benfica fans and those who follow national football, as it shows coach Marco Silva's position at a moment when the team's favoritism in the current season is being discussed. His cautious response reflects the usual competitive tension in Portuguese football.
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