Gabri Veiga at the double, says: “I’ve not reached my limit yet” | OneFootball

Gabri Veiga stood out in FC Porto's victory against Nice (3-0), in the 5th round of the regular phase of the Europa League. The midfielder scored twice – the first goal coming just 18 seconds in – and played a crucial role in the Dragons' triumph, highlighting the team's preparation for the match.

"I think it was a tough game against a team that might not be at its best, but still has good individual players. If they're in the Europa League, it always means quality. I think we faced the game well, we did a good analysis of them, and everything went as we wanted. We were good in duels and intensity. This is FC Porto's identity, and we made sure the fans enjoyed the game. It's a good test to keep growing," the Spaniard told Porto Canal.

First brace for FC Porto:

"I had done it at Celta Vigo, but it was a good team performance here. I felt good individually, starting with an early goal gives you extra confidence. This is the path for the team and for me, to keep growing."

How do you explain the goal at 18 seconds?

"It's a lot of credit to Lino, Lucho, and Carlos (assistants), who study the opponents, and we always have something new to show. I give them credit, but other times too, I remember a shot off the post by Borja at Alvalade, for example. We have to show the quality and the willingness to do what they say."

Best performance so far?

"Of course, but my limit doesn't stop here. I just hope it's a point of confidence and reflection to keep growing."

To Sport TV

Victory

"It was important to win at home, just as we did against Red Star, I'm happy with the performance, it's a great achievement and the result of the team's work. That early goal was important, it's a moment in the game to which we give great importance, it's the work of the coaching staff, everything went well."

Two goals

"I like getting into those scoring areas. It's a characteristic of mine, sometimes it's luck, what matters is that it goes well many times."

Weak opponent

"Nice wasn't at their best, but they have great individual talent, very good players, but we did well as a team, everyone working for the team, it was a good test to keep growing."

"It's a goal set by everyone to move forward, we have to go game by game, we achieved the goal, and now it's time to focus on the League, then the League Cup, and only then on Malmö."

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