Players' reaction: "We played very well as a team"

Decisive in Benfica's victory over Nice (2-0) on Tuesday, August 12, with one goal and one assist each, Aursnes, and Schjelderup highlighted the collective effort in securing qualification for the play-off to access the Champions League league phase.

AURSNES

"I scored a goal, which I don't do very often, so it was good to score"

"I think it was a good first half, in which we played good football. I scored a goal, which I don't do very often, so it was good to score.[Confort in the position] It's hard to say. I think I played my best football at Benfica when I played on the wings. In my career, I've almost always played in the number 8 position, but yes, I like playing on the wings too, where I think I fit in very well. Even though I'm not the fastest or the strongest, I like to attack deep and combine with the full-back and other players around me. It's important to have these dynamics, both on the wings and among the players who are closer to the ball. I think it's crucial. [Analysis of Schjelderup's display] He started showing his qualities last season and I think he has started this season well in these two games against Nice. I am very happy to see him showing his qualities and performing well when he plays. He just has to keep working hard every day and show what he can do when he plays. [Talent for scouting revealed by Bruno Lage] I think it was more of a joke. But yes, I like watching soccer. It's hard to say if I'm a good scout, but I like watching soccer in my spare time and it's a big interest of mine. But I don't know if I'll go down that scouting route, we'll see at the end of my career."

SCHJELDERUP

"We have done what is necessary to move forward"

"We did what we had to do. It was an excellent game. We all played very well as a team and scored two beautiful goals. We could have scored many more, but we did what was necessary to move forward. [Focus on Estrela da Amadora] Now we are ready for the next game against Estrela, and then we will be fully focused on the playoff. [Analysis of Fenerbahçe] It's going to be a tough game there. They have a very good coach and a good team, but we are fully prepared. However, our focus is on this weekend's game. [Personal moment] I hope this season will be a turning point for me. I am working hard every day to improve and give my all for the team. [Norwegian goals and assists] Yes, it was a very good Norwegian connection tonight. And, of course, the team was also at a high level. Sharing this with my Norwegian friend [Aursnes] was very good and a special moment."