FC Porto have quality players, showing they're real title contenders | OneFootball

Paulinho Bóia, the scorer of the first goal in Nacional's victory over Casa Pia (2-0), looked ahead to the match scheduled for the 13th against FC Porto at the Dragão. The winger emphasized that the team will need to maintain concentration at the highest level, recalling the strong start to the season by the Dragons, who triumphed at Alvalade in the last round.

"We approach all games the same way. Of course, against teams like FC Porto, we have to be more cautious. They have very skilled players, and we will need to be even more focused, given the challenge we will face," he anticipated.

The Brazilian player noted that Tiago Margarido has been emphasizing to the players the importance of matches against the big teams as a stage to showcase their value. "The coach often says that we need to increase our value in the league, and these games have visibility. Therefore, we will be focused and as concentrated as possible to give our best," he insisted, acknowledging that the break in the league slightly diminishes the momentum gained after the victory against Casa Pia, which was the second consecutive away game where they scored points. "The team would have liked to continue the league immediately after the last important victory. Confidence has improved now, but we will take advantage of the break to work and improve our style of play," he promised.

He praised FC Porto. "They have many new, quality players and press very high. They demonstrate being a title contender," he concluded.

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