Ander Herrera’s focus is clear: the Benfica match. The midfielder won’t discuss Bayern. His priority is the first group stage match of the Club World Cup.
Herrera: “We’re thinking about Benfica. They’re a top-10 or top-15 European club. They competed against Barcelona this year. The Benfica team is used to playing big games.”
Boca Juniors will face a tough opponent. But Herrera remains confident. “We have to think about our own qualities and possibilities,” he says.
Team Mentality
Boca Juniors defender Lucas Blondel also spoke about the team’s goals. “Our intention is to qualify,” he says. “We know it’s difficult. Our supporters give us an extra boost. We’ll try to do our best.”
The Club World Cup is a significant tournament. Boca Juniors will face strong teams. But the players are focused on their first match. They’re not looking ahead to potential future opponents.
- Boca Juniors will play Benfica in the group stage.
- The team is focused on qualifying for the next round.
- Players like Ander Herrera and Lucas Blondel are confident in their abilities.
Ander Herrera is focused on the Benfica match.
He won’t discuss Bayern.
His priority is the first group stage match of the Club World Cup.
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June 15, 2025