Careful, Benfica! Farioli sends warning ahead of the Clássico: We won't... | OneFootball

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, just like José Mourinho, Francesco Farioli also previewed tonight's Classic, October 5, between Benfica and Porto. According to the words of the Dragons' coach, he highlighted the Portuguese manager but emphasized that the game is not against the Special One, but rather against his team.

Present at the press conference, where he answered journalists' questions, the Italian praised the Special One: "We are talking about one of the most successful coaches, who has won 26 trophies. He has a great track record. It's clear what he represents in football, he is a reference for me as well, he has all my respect".

However, Farioli again shifted the focus to the Classic and made a clear point regarding this topic: "But my priority is what we will do tomorrow, we are not going to play against Mourinho, but against Benfica"

In closing, the 36-year-old coach reiterated that his team must always be vigilant, ready for any moment of the game: "We must be prepared for the dynamics of the game, the scenarios we will encounter and be ready for anything".

It should be noted that the match between the two rivals is scheduled for tonight, October 5, with the kickoff at 9:15 PM, at Estádio do Dragão, Porto's home. Last night, Benfica arrived in Invicta surrounded by an atmosphere of great euphoria and celebration, organized by the northern Benfiquistas.

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