"It was a tough game, but we did it": the players' reaction

Álvaro Carreras, Neres and Bah analyzed Benfica's 0-0 draw at Toulouse in the second leg of the Europa League play-off. With a 2-1 aggregate score from the two games, the Reds qualified for the last 16 of the competition. 

ÁLVARO CARRERAS

"We'll fight until the end, thinking game by game"

"Yes, we knew it was going to be a tough game, the aim was to get through and we did it. [Start of the 2nd half] The coach asked me to stick to the team plan. We had things clear, we knew it was going to be a tough game, but we did it. We're going to fight until the end, thinking game by game. I'm adapting quickly, it's a new team, a new coach and new people, but it's taken me a while. Little by little we'll grow, that's my goal, and helping the team is the main thing. I'm happy. We're very grateful for the people who travel to support us."

NERES

"This draw tastes like a victory"

"We knew it was going to be very difficult because of the circumstances of the game, but we also knew we had to fight until the end. That's what we did. At times, we were in control, but we suffered a lot and this draw is, of course, a victory. I think I played a good match, given what the game offered. I leave satisfied and happy."

BAH

"We're through to the next round, we're happy"

"It was a difficult game, but in the end we managed it. They played very well, the stadium was good. We struggled a bit, even though we had a few chances in the first half. Of course, they put us under pressure from the first half to the second. In the first half, we had some great chances, and in the end we fought for the draw. Maybe we were a bit disappointed that we didn't play the way we wanted to, but we're through to the next round and of course we're happy. I'm feeling good, I'm happy to be back. Let's keep going."