Pol Valera: “We need to stay focused for the full 60 minutes” | OneFootball

In the second round of the main phase of the European Handball League, FC Porto travels to Catalonia to face BM Granollers, a match scheduled for 7:45 PM this Tuesday (Porto Canal).

In the preview of the "very difficult" game against "one of the best teams in the Spanish League," Pol Valera warned that the team "needs to be at its best version and focused for the entire 60 minutes to bring the points back to Porto," highlighting the importance of defense: "To counter them, everything starts with being aggressive and solid in defense. If the goalkeepers keep up and we are quick in the transition, without easy mistakes, we can fight for the game and win it. Above all, this defensive aggressiveness, the will to fight and win, is necessary."

"Very happy to belong" to a Club that "is a sentiment for the whole city and for the people," the central player recalled the "many Porto fans who supported" the team in Switzerland and reinforced that "there are FC Porto fans all over the world," also emphasizing that the athletes "must always give 200% to establish a connection with the public."

Consistent Rival History“This game will be very difficult. Granollers is one of the best teams in the Spanish League, achieving very good results in European competitions, and at home, the fans always give them great support. We have to be at our best version and focused for the entire 60 minutes, and if so, I am confident that we will win and bring the points back to Porto.”

Formula for Victory“To counter them, everything starts with being aggressive and solid in defense. If the goalkeepers keep up and we are quick in the transition, without easy mistakes, we can fight for the game and win it. Above all, this defensive aggressiveness, the will to fight and win, is necessary.”

Emotional Return“It's a special return to the place where I spent many years, trained, and made many friendships. I have very good memories of the club and I am forever grateful to Granollers, but when I step onto the field, all that fades away. I am a Porto fan, I always want to win, and I will do everything to bring the points home, which is the most important.”

Support from Dragons Around the World“There are FC Porto fans all over the world. I remember when we played in Switzerland and there were many Porto fans in the stands supporting us. It was spectacular and aligns with what I have been learning, that FC Porto is more than a Club, it is a sentiment for the whole city and for the people. I am very happy to belong to such a Club and we, the players, must always give 200% to establish a connection with the fans. Seeing FC Porto fans in Barcelona will be very beautiful and we will be with them to thank them for their support.”

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