Basketball derby tonight at Luz as Benfica take on FC Porto | OneFootball

Benfica hosts FC Porto this afternoon in the 6th round of the main national basketball championship. The Eagles are looking to maintain their perfect winning record against one of the title contenders.

Norberto Alves, Benfica’s coach, previewed the game in statements to BTV:

“For us, every game is a final. That’s the message we’ve been passing on to the players all this time, and they have clearly absorbed the idea that every game is to go in, give our all, and win. That’s how we’ll approach this game as well; it’s not much different. FC Porto is a great team, they’ve improved a lot recently. They started with injuries, but they’re stronger now, no doubt about it. They’ve been playing very well, especially in Europe. We’re expecting a tough game,” he assured.

Miguel Maria, FC Porto player, also expects a tough game at Luz.

“Benfica is strong, as has been the case in recent years. They haven’t lost in the League yet, they recently beat one of the leaders of the French League [Le Mans], so we’re expecting a tough game, but we’re going there to show what it means to be Porto, with grit, determination, and confidence,” he promised.

In the other matches of this round, Sporting hosts SC Braga at João Rocha.

Benfica 2:30 pm FC Porto

Sporting 3:00 pm SC Braga

V. Guimarães 3:00 pm Ovarense

Oliveirense 4:00 pm Esgueira

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