Balakov on Benfica v Sporting: the winner will be the one who... | OneFootball

Krasimir Balakov was one of the most recent personalities to comment on the Benfica - Sporting match, which will take place next Friday, December 5. The former Lions player reminded everyone that, in a derby, it’s not the three points that matter.

“Points don’t count when you play a derby. Of course, it’s important for the standings, but it’s a very special game, very different. When you lose, it’s a different kind of defeat, and when you win, it’s also a very different kind of victory,” he began by saying, in statements to Lusa.

Furthermore, the former Bulgarian footballer admitted he hopes that “Sporting wins”, but reminded that “the one who makes the best use of their goal-scoring opportunities will win.” “There are no favorites. Whoever is smarter, whoever wants to win more, will win.”

“I really enjoy watching Sporting play. They’ve reached a different level and the hope among Sporting’s supporters is always very high. That’s why I think that, if Sporting plays the way they know how, it will be very difficult for Benfica,” added Krasimir Balakov.

Sporting will be back on the pitch next Friday, December 5, against Benfica. The match, part of the 13th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by José Mourinho, will be played at 8:15 pm at Estádio da Luz.

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