Players' reaction: “It was an important game, we got the win”

Assist from Dahl, goal from Pavlidis... and Benfica are in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup! On Wednesday night, February 26, the eagles took another step forward in the competition by beating SC Braga 1-0 in the quarter-finals. A result that fulfills the goal, in the view of the Swedish defender and the Greek striker, voted Man of the Match.

In the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, played over two legs, Benfica's opponents are FC Tirsense.

PAVLIDIS

"I'm trying to do my best for the team"

"It was an important game for us, we wanted to win. In the first half, I think we played a very good game. We need to score more goals, we had a lot of chances but we didn't score. Fortunately, we got the clean sheet and won the game. [Form in the season] I'm happy, I'm trying to do my best for the team, and I'm feeling good. I'm adapting to the team's style of play and every game is better for me. [Next match against Barcelona] I think it will be a different game to the first one [in the Champions League league round]. We know they have very good players and that they will cause a lot of problems, but we have to be focused. Now we have to think about that."

DAHL

"It's been a pleasure to have this opportunity"

"It was a very difficult game. We've played some good games so far, a lot of good games, and they play well too. The first half was very good, we faced a good opponent, who were also good in the league, so it was a difficult game, but we managed to win. That's the important thing. [Do you prefer to play left-back or as a midfielder?] It's a difficult question. I can, I will, and I want to play in both. Wherever the coach puts me, I'll play. [Winning the competition] That's the goal. We go into every game to win, that's the club's goal. We haven't won it for a few years, and it would be nice to do it now. [Do you want to stay at the club next season?] The club is incredible. I've been happy here from the first second. I've enjoyed every moment, every game. It's been a pleasure to have this opportunity. Of course, I'm here because I want to play, and now I have this opportunity. I live at the moment, so I hope to get as many minutes as possible. [match against Barcelona] We play every game to win. Barcelona are very tough opponents. I'm happy to play them again, and I hope we win."