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Amorim anticipates "special" game and believes Benfica can win the competition

RTP Notícias15 September 2026 at 15:40

Amorim, AC Milan coach, spoke in the preview of Wednesday's match against Benfica, considering that this confrontation will be special. The match is part of the first round of the Europa League.

The Italian coach showed awareness of the quality of the Portuguese opponent, stating that Benfica "can compete to win" the competition. This declaration reveals the respect Amorim has for the red-and-white team.

The match marks the first participation of both teams in this edition of the Europa League, thus creating a heavyweight duel between two clubs with European tradition. The game promises to be one of the highlights of the first matchday of the competition.

Amorim demonstrated confidence in Benfica's abilities to fight for the Europa League title, recognizing the potential of the Portuguese team in this European competition.

Why this matters

This matters to Portuguese football fans as it marks the debut of Rúben Amorim, one of the most promising coaches in Portuguese football, in a European competition against one of the major national clubs. The result can influence the international perception of Portuguese football and the career of the young coach abroad.

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