Pharmaceutical Factory before the game: The team is improving every game; the away game against Benfica promises to win the first Champions League win

Hupu November 05 News Leverkusen will challenge the Portuguese giant Benfica away from home in the early morning of November 6 (20:00 local time on November 5), with the goal of winning its first victory in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage. At the pre-match press conference, coach Urmande and defender Grimaldo talked about the team's preparations and the importance of the game.

Yurmand emphasized at the beginning of the press conference: "This is a very important game for both sides. Both teams will be extremely eager to win." Leverkusen currently has only two points in the first three rounds, while Benfica has yet to score a point. Jurmand said: "Our goal is to regain the rhythm through a victory."

The Danish coach clearly pointed out the team's operational thinking: "We only focus on our own performance, and we must play proactive, brave, decisive, and implement our style. We are ready to fight a tough battle and fight for three points." Regarding the loss to Bayern in the Bundesliga last weekend, Jurmand responded calmly: "We have to play every three days, and we must switch to the next one immediately. There are waves. The movement is normal, the key is that our overall direction is positive and we are improving every game."

When talking about his favorite Grimaldo, Urmande spoke highly of him: "Grimaldo has performed very well this season and is capable of playing a variety of roles. He has a strong tactical understanding and often takes the lead on the field as the captain."

For Grimaldo, this will be the first time he returns to the Stadium of Light as a Leverkusen player after leaving Benfica. The Spanish defender, who will transfer from Benfica in 2023, said at the press conference: "Benfica is a great club. I am proud to have played here for seven and a half years and won multiple titles (including four league titles). But now I am wearing the Leverkusen jersey and only focus on the goals of this season. I am very happy to be here. Playing here, the club and the fans have given me great trust. We are ready for the game and are looking forward to the atmosphere in the stadium. This kind of game is exciting and I hope to win here with the team!"

It is reported that about 1,800 Leverkusen fans will go to Lisbon to cheer for the team.