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"Playing at home against Qarabag is a positive factor."
Idman.biz reports that this was said by Benfica's sporting director, Mario Branco, while commenting on the Champions League draw.
He stated that they will analyze their opponents and prepare for the games: "The main thing is that we will not travel to Azerbaijan. We will go to England twice, and to Italy and the Netherlands once each. We have enough time to analyze our opponents and prepare for the games."
Mario Branco also spoke about the team's goals: "Considering Benfica's greatness, history, and international reputation, the Champions League is the tournament the team deserves. Undoubtedly, great matches await us, six of the eight opponents will be from the "Big Five" countries, and the Netherlands also has its own football traditions. Regardless of the opponent, for a club like Benfica, the first goal in the Champions League is to qualify for the play-off stage."
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