João Simões after Tondela v Sporting: This is what defines us | OneFootball

Sporting defeated Tondela 3-0 in the ninth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. João Simões started for the first time in the Championship and maintained the position he had secured in the Champions League. At the end of the match, he explained that "the spirit is what defines" the Sporting squad.

"We started very well, with great intensity and attitude, showing that we are champions. We have to give credit to Tondela, the goalkeeper had a great performance, but our path is the most important, and we went in to win! There's more to come next week. We are Sporting. Every game we enter is to win. Whether here or at home, we always go in to win. Our spirit is what defines us," said the midfielder.

Asked about his performance and the broad smile after the final whistle, Simões was direct: "The result is always the most important. I am a Sporting fan, besides being an athlete and player. Therefore, the most important thing is the three points. The confidence comes from this group, we always support each other, and everyone has a response to give, even if it's from the bench. Each one gives their best and always goes in to win. Just by wearing this jersey and this emblem, we have to give everything on the field."

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, João Simões - valued at 6 million euros - has played five matches. The midfielder, trained at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, has 235 minutes: 142 in the Champions League and 93 in the Liga Portugal Betclic.

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