Benitez: McTominay shows leadership in Naples, there are no hot spots in the Champions League final

May 26th Serie A has ended this season, Naples won the championship trophy, while Inter Milan ranked second by one point. Benitez, who coached both teams, was interviewed by Le Milano de Sport and commented on the performance of both teams this season.

-You have said football is full of lies

Benitez: "Sometimes it is true, but it is not always the case. After 38 rounds of the league, this is the irrefutable truth. Of course, people can have different views: everyone generally believes that the popular Inter Milan is stronger on paper, and they have wasted the opportunity to win the championship, such as against Lazio, Rome, and Bologna. But don't forget that Napoli also lost 1 point against Parma and Genoa. Looking back, almost every week, people think that a certain team is already in the championship."

-Who is the biggest hero in Napoli's championship?

Benitez: "This kind of achievement is never a credit for one person, otherwise it would be unfair to others. Conte once again proved his coaching level, and the players perfectly implemented tactical deployment. Naples is well aware of the secret to maintaining competitiveness. By cultivating young players to sell, and then introducing mature players to plug and play, this kind of operational wisdom is indispensable."

- McTominay performed well this season

Benitez: "He found the perfect on-field role under Conte, scoring 12 goals, and what is even more impressive is the leadership temperament he showed. McTominay deserves to be the best of the season, and no player has left a deep mark on both offense and defense like him, just like Kvaratshelia who won the championship in his first season and was elected the best in Kvaratshelia."

- Is Inter Milan's statement of losing the championship in his first season is inappropriate?

Benitez: "This is not respectful enough to Naples."

- Now Inzaghi only has the Champions League left to compete for...

Benitez: "About a month ago, most people, including me, thought Inter Milan might achieve the triple crown. People yearn for victory, but it is difficult to digest the bitterness brought by failure. In the end, there is only one champion. It is an extraordinary achievement to be able to defeat strong enemies in this way."

- Are there any favorites in the Champions League finals?

Benitez: "There is no obvious difference in the loss of the two teams. The victory or defeat may depend on the overall state, such as the performance of key players such as Lautaro and Toulam, but in the end, the true story will still be seen on the court."