Benfica coach José Mourinho has not given up hope that his team can advance past the opening phase, despite four defeats in as many games.
Tuesday's 1-0 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen left Benfica second-from-bottom in the 36-team table with zero points.
"Nobody can convince me that we're out," Mourinho said after the game.
"If everyone starts shouting that we're out, they won't convince me. I can't say that we're going to qualify, but I refuse to accept that it is over now; there are 12 points to play for. We have a chance, the team is improving, there's nothing that convinces me that we can't fight."
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