"We've been working to get wins, and may there be more to come"

STATEMENTS TO BTV

A starter at the back for Benfica, Morato contributed to the team's eighth consecutive win against Boavista. At Estádio da Luz, on matchday 18 of the Liga Betclic, with a 2-0 win (goals from Di María and Marcos Leonardo), the Eagles picked up another three points and extended their unbeaten run in domestic competition to 22 games.

Speaking to BTV, the Brazilian defender, who has played 22 games this season, acknowledged that the match this Friday, January 19, was "difficult". "Against an opponent to whom we lost points in the reverse fixture, it was important to win to stay in the title race," said Morato.

In a quick interview, the Benfica defender admitted that the Eagles are going through their best phase of the season. "I think so, we've been working hard to get wins, and may there be more to come," said the No. 5, who won nine of the 15 duels in the match with Boavista.

According to Sofascore data, Morato finished the match with five tackles. He hit 35 of the 40 passes he made, giving him 88% efficiency in this parameter.