Bruno Lage expressed his frustration towards his Benfica squad after they suffered a last-minute defeat against Barcelona. The match saw Barcelona stage a remarkable comeback, with Raphinha scoring the decisive goal in a rain-soaked Lisbon. Despite leading 3-1 and 4-2 at different points in the game, Benfica failed to secure the victory they had dominated for much of the match.
Former Wolves manager, Bruno Lage, who returned to Benfica in September, publicly criticized his players on the field instead of in the changing room following the disappointing loss. Vangelis Pavlidis’s hat-trick had initially put Benfica in a commanding position, but Barcelona’s late surge, including goals from Robert Lewandowski and Eric Garcia, turned the tide in their favor.
Barcelona’s win secures their spot in the Champions League last 16, positioning them alongside Liverpool. On the other hand, Benfica’s European future hangs in the balance as they need a positive result in their final group stage match to advance to the knockout stage. Lage, having won 18 out of 27 games in charge of Benfica, aims to lead the Portuguese side to success in the domestic league.
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