I'm very happy. We knew how important these three points were, especially as this match came after the international break. It's difficult to manage because we had a lot of players involved, most of them had travelled and played matches. It was the moment to win these three points.
Julian Nagelsmann's decision to consider Aleksander Pavlović alongside either Leon Goretzka or a more defensive option in midfield has sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some expressing joy and others skepticism.
"You're going a bit too far with Julian Alvarez. He's an Atletico player and has a long-term contract with Atletico Madrid," Cerezo said, as quoted by SPORT.
The ongoing discussions regarding future structural changes to the game, such as the introduction of new tournaments (eg. Fifa Club World Cup), further intensify this challenge. These changes have the potential to significantly reduce the downtime available to elite players, affecting their recovery and overall well-being.
Benfica are willing to negotiate a transfer in the region of €20 million, significantly lower than the player's release clause of €100 million, making the operation attractive for Barcelona.