Bruno: Nacional could surprise at Dragão, but Porto excite | OneFootball

The former midfielder, who also wore the Dragons’ jersey in 2003, fondly remembers two recently departed figures. “I remember Jorge Costa, who has just passed away, and I remember president Pinto da Costa in this moment of sadness. I was very well received at FC Porto and I will be eternally grateful to the club, carrying in my heart forever the moments I experienced there. I hope FC Porto returns to the stature it once had. It has a good president, André Villas-Boas, with all the ingredients to make FC Porto strong in the near future and I hope he succeeds.”

“FC Porto has what it takes to fight for the title”

Now 51 years old, Bruno has no doubt about the potential of the current FC Porto. “FC Porto has what it takes to fight for the title, given the way they have been playing and what they have shown, demonstrating a lot of connection as a team. With a new coach and in such a short time, to achieve this way of being and playing shows that there is quality in the group. If there aren’t many injuries, FC Porto has everything to fight for the title,” says the former midfielder, adding: “The big three have all strengthened very well and it’s going to be a very balanced championship, where the most consistent team will be the winner.”

Regarding Nacional, Bruno believes that the Madeiran team can surprise at the Dragão on Saturday, in the 5th round of the Liga Betclic: “It’s a Nacional with many new players and for that reason alone it’s not easy for the coach to get the machine running smoothly. But they signed good players and have some who have been at the club for a while. I think they also have a say in these games, but you have to attack, not just defend, you have to move. Maybe they can pull off a surprise, although FC Porto are favorites to win.” As for the fight to stay up, he was clear: “I believe Nacional can stay up and as a Madeiran I would really like that to be the case at the end of the season. And that Marítimo also returns to the First League, because it’s good for Madeira and I hope that happens.”

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