Richard Ríos analyzed Benfica’s 2-0 victory against Napoli, a result that keeps the Reds in the race to qualify for the Champions League. The Colombian midfielder highlighted the team’s determined entry and the importance of the three points won at Luz.
«The team entered with a mentality in which they knew we needed the three points, or the most likely thing would be for us to be out. We entered the field looking for victory from the first minute. It’s true that we didn’t score goals in the initial opportunities, but we managed to win”, he stated.
Ríos highlighted that the way Benfica entered the game made it easier to manage the match: «It’s easier when the team enters with a strong mentality, to win. In the first two opportunities we didn’t get the goal, but then it appeared. In football, it’s about not regretting because the next play is always the most important.”
The player recalled that the objective remains intact and that the group now faces the two decisive games remaining in the Champions League phase. «We wanted to stay in this competition. Now we have two finals and we have to face them the same way. These games are made of details and we have to make as few mistakes as possible.”
Regarding the individual moment, Ríos guaranteed that there is still room for evolution. «I continue to grow with my teammates. I know I can give more, this is not my limit. I’m happy to help the team. In the last game he said he preferred the three points to the individual prize; Now came the prize and the three points.”
