Quote from: eisen33 on Today at 09:15:50 AM

Quote from: Silence Scream on Today at 09:00:25 AM

Fenerbahçe's defense must be flawless in this match, otherwise they might not fare so well against Benfica. Benfica is also a very strong team in the Portuguese league, and we all remember what they did in last year's Champions League. They also have very effective attacking players. Knowing this, they can wait for Fenerbahçe to tire out and adapt their tactics accordingly. The crowd will be a huge advantage for them. They have one of the best crowds in Europe. This will be a very difficult match for Fenerbahçe.

Teams coached by Mourinho have always been known for very strong defense, but for some reason that’s not the case at Fenerbahce. Perhaps it’s because he doesn’t have defenders here who could ensure such a solid defense, or maybe he wants to make Fenerbahce a more attacking team, even if their defense becomes less reliable. I think it will be very difficult to keep a clean sheet away against Benfica. Therefore, besides having a good defense, they will definitely need to score, a very tough situation for Fenerbahce.

Mourinho's pre-match statements showed a resounding acceptance of defeat, and so it was in this match.
He conceded two goals in the first half, but Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored one. If Mourinho had won the match, he would have said "I won," but in his pre-match remarks, he made excuses and spoke negatively to avoid taking responsibility.
The defense was terrible in the first half, and it will continue to be so in the second. Fenerbahçe should have been dominant in the first leg, but only 45 minutes remain at home, and now it seems impossible.