Bernardo Lima shines in Porto B draw, honours Pinto da Costa

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·16 February 2026

Bernardo Lima shines in Porto B draw, honours Pinto da Costa

FC Porto B secured a valuable point against União de Leiria in an intense match, where the reaction capability of the blue and whites was decisive. At the end of the match, Bernardo Lima – the scorer of the goal that ensured the draw and was named Man of the Match – highlighted the collective growth and considered the result fair.

Before commenting on the performance, the young forward delivered an institutional message:

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“First of all, a word to the family of our former president, as it has been a year since he passed away.”

Regarding the match, Bernardo expressed mixed emotions but praised the group's merit:

“It's a bittersweet feeling because I think we deserved this draw. In the second half, it was just us, we worked immensely, and I think the draw is fair.”

The Porto team was trailing 2-1 but stayed connected until the end. For the under-17 international, this response capability reflects the recent progress of the team:

“We have been growing, that's the most important thing, we've been working hard every day, every training session, and I think that's what has been helping us earn more points and climb higher in the table.”

Bernardo also acknowledged the challenge posed by the opponent and valued the point obtained:

“We know that Leiria was a very challenging team, with very experienced players. We are a young team and still growing, but I think above all we played a good game and left here with a point.”

Asked about his trajectory after standing out for the National Under-17 Team and now scoring in a professional context, the player maintained a work-oriented discourse:

“I want to keep working. I know I still have a lot to improve, I have to work hard. They were very special moments with the national team, I am very happy, but now my focus is on working here at the club and helping the club grow a lot.”

With maturity and a collective spirit, Bernardo Lima confirms himself as one of the emerging figures of FC Porto B, in a journey that consolidates match after match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.