Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 07:12• Mart Oude Nijeweeme • Last update: 07:15

Roger Schmidt is still undefeated as Benfica’s trainer. On Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain also failed to put an end to the unbeaten series of the German who came over from PSV. Benfica last lost an official game on May 7 and then recorded a winning streak of fourteen matches. Schmidt therefore has good papers to spend the winter in Europe in the Champions League with his team.

Lionel Messi still gave PSG the lead, but an own goal from Danilo saw both teams lose points for the first time this Champions League campaign (1-1). “This was a great match at the highest level,” said Schmidt after the press conference. “After the draw it became clear that we were in a difficult group and we still have nothing now. But we are in good shape. Now we go to Paris, it will be even harder there. We have to try to keep ourselves in a situation where we have everything in our own hands.”

Schmidt also said he was “very emotional.” “I’m just thinking about the game all the time. About what I can do to help the team. I’m very focused. I’m calm, because I need to be ready to make decisions, make substitutions or make tactical changes that’s my job.” Benfica and PSG lead Group H with seven points from three matches. Juventus have only won once and are on a four-point gap. Closer Maccabi Haifa is still scoreless.

Schmidt experienced an atmosphere such as he had never experienced before, he admitted. “The atmosphere in the stadium was incredible,” Schmidt continued. “We played football bravely and believed in ourselves. I’m very happy with this performance. I think it was the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced. Although I think our fans can do even better.” Schmidt will visit PSG next week with his team. The top match against FC Porto is scheduled in two weeks. The difference between the two teams in the ranking is three points in favor of as guias.