The Girondins de Bordeaux saw their Europa League journey come to an end with a 3-2 defeat against Benfica Lisbon, concluding their great epic in the competition. Here’s a summary:
- Needing a victory to advance, the Girondins de Bordeaux were defeated 3-2 by Benfica Lisbon in the second leg of their Europa League tie.
- The defeat followed a 1-0 loss in the first leg in Portugal.
- Tunisian midfielder Fahid Ben Khalfallah, who came on in the 71st minute, expressed regret over missed chances in the first half and acknowledged the greater efficiency of Benfica in both matches.
- Despite their efforts, Bordeaux was unable to overturn the deficit, and Benfica’s effectiveness proved decisive.
The journey in the Europa League was undoubtedly a memorable experience for Bordeaux, but they fell short in this round against Benfica. The focus will now shift to domestic competitions, and the players will look to build on their European campaign in the remaining matches of the season
