Pepê on Porto’s historic first half: “Shows our work on the pitch” | OneFootball

Starting against Santa Clara, Pepê highlighted the importance of FC Porto's victory in the Azores, against a team he considers of high value. Regarding FC Porto's unbeaten first round, the Brazilian player emphasizes that it is a reflection of a solid collective.

“It was a very difficult game against a very qualified team. But we were fortunate to score the goal, as the coach says, we have to believe in every ball. It was a very tough field, every point counts and we are very happy. It's a very difficult field, especially under these conditions, we know we won't be able to impose our game in every match. We have to be smart, the coach gave us the guidance to play like this after the 1-0.”

When he mentioned feeling an injury

“I took a hit in the Europa League game and I still feel it today. It was just a knock, nothing serious.”

Best first round ever for FC Porto

“It says a lot about what we do on the field, the camaraderie. We are very united, regardless of the result we always want more. The results speak for themselves and we want to continue like this.”

What is the secret of this unbeatable FC Porto?

“I think we believe a lot in each other, in ourselves, sometimes it doesn't always go as we want, but we all strive to believe. This is fundamental for the game, we are always trying to be better, because we know that this way we will seek the result and we will be happy with what comes.”

Meanwhile, Samu, the scorer of the unusual goal that secured the three points, was equally restrained in his statements to SportTV.

“Difficult victory? Very. We knew it was important for us, and we achieved all this together, we are happy,” he said. As for the goal, was it the easiest of his career? “Maybe, but the good thing is that the team won and stays ahead.”

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