Players' reaction: "There is still work to be done"

After Benfica's 0-2 win over Nice on Wednesday, August 6, at the Grand Stade de Nice, in the first leg of the third qualifying round for the Champions League league phase, Ivanovic and Florentino emphasized that “there is still work to be done next week,” when the two teams will face each other again in the second leg, scheduled for 8:00 pm on August 12 (Tuesday) at Estádio da Luz.

IVANOVIC

"I'm very happy, my first game and my first goal"

"First, I'm very happy. My first game and my first goal. But this game is only the first half, we have the second game at home. The first half is over, we're happy to win, but there's still work to be done next week. [Connection with Pavlidis] I think it worked well. We only trained together for three or four days because I arrived a few days ago, but I feel very comfortable in the team. They integrated me well into the team, and I'm happy about that. We played a good game. [Expectations] For the second leg, we'll play like we did in this game, at home, with our fans. I can't wait for that. And, of course, we'll play to win and advance to the playoff."

FLORENTINO

"It was a beautiful way to announce that I'm going to be a father"

"[Celebration] It was a beautiful way to announce that I'm going to be a father. I had agreed with my wife that, if I scored, I would put the ball in my belly, and it went well, thank God. [Long-range goal] Often, I don't have that opportunity, and I prefer to pass to a teammate who is in a better position, but I saw that there was space, we were winning 0-1, there was nothing to lose, so I shot, and it worked out well. [Is the tie decided?] No, not at all. We played well here at Nice, but we know that the game will also be tough at our home ground because they are a quality side, and we cannot underestimate our opponents. [Barrenechea's arrival] When quality players arrive, it's always good for the team, and also for us as players, because it creates a... not rivalry, but it makes us always push ourselves to the limit, and when we're at the limit, we can surpass ourselves, and that's how I'm approaching this new goal. I know that Enzo [Barrenechea] came to help Benfica, and I'm also here to help. [Tactical change] I know that when there is a variety of tactics, it is always good because we can confuse our opponents, and it will always be up to the coach to know which tactic is best for each game. [Promise to Benfica fans] I can guarantee that I will give my all until the very last day. I still have a two-year contract, and during these two years, I will give my all for Benfica."