Chelsea star Pedro Neto appeared in press statements after the victory over Benfica with a score of one goal to nil in the second round of the Champions League group stage.

The player said: "We knew the difficulties we faced in the first match, and we tried to work hard to deal with those difficulties, and today the spirit of resilience showed in the team."

He added: "I think we played a very good match, and in the end, we could have controlled it better considering the quality we have, but in the end, the most important thing is that we earned the three points."

He continued: "Facing this team on their home ground is tough, and we knew we needed to work hard, and we did that well."

Regarding the importance of keeping a clean sheet, Neto concluded: "It is important for us to come out with a clean sheet, as it means we are closer to achieving victory. We showed what we can do, but I believe we can deliver even better."