Filipović: Zvezda showed quality for the Champions League

- The match itself was interesting. Two teams that gave their best in this first phase of the new Champions League. Benfica's style also suited Red Star players. We conceded two unlucky goals and that ultimately affected the final result - started Filipović.

Mimović's injury is bad luck for Zvezda.

- In those moments, it is certainly a difficult situation for the coach. It disrupted the whole philosophy in the middle of the field, since Milojević had no other alternatives in the full-back position. Unfortunately for Zvezda, they didn't have a typical substitute on the bench, and that reflected on the game in the rest of the game.

Red and white showed quality in the second half.

- Zvezda made a lot of mistakes in the passing game, unlike Benfica's players, and it can be said that this is what prevailed in yesterday's game. However, she showed that she has the quality for this competition. I expect from the new reinforcements that they will contribute significantly to the team and that they will reach a higher level of form day by day. They came almost, so the coach needs time to fit it all in, so I expect an even better game in the rest of the competition .

The atmosphere at Maracana affected the Portuguese team.

- They are experienced players, they have experienced this type of environment many times. However, there is a specific atmosphere at the Maracana, and you could see that at certain moments the Benfica players were at a loss. The Red Star players took advantage of that and were more dominant in the second half. They did not take advantage of all opportunities, but they showed quality worthy of participation in the Champions League - concluded Filipović.

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