Rui Borges proud after Napoli loss: "Couldn't be prouder" | OneFootball

Despite seeing his team defeated by Napoli, Rui Borges expressed happiness with Sporting's attitude.

Despite the negative result, Rui Borges was pleased with his players. Sporting left Naples defeated 2-1 this Wednesday, October 1st, in a match counting for the second round of the Champions League, a match to which the Mirandela native has already reacted.

“Great performance, I couldn't be prouder of what the team was able to do. Tough opponent, a great football match. It highlighted what this competition is all about. Very proud, the team was capable. Strategically, completely in line with what we wanted,” he began by telling Sport TV.

As an example of his players' good performance, Rui Borges mentioned a play by Pedro Gonçalves, which could have put Sporting ahead 2-1: “We had our moments to finish and we could have gone up 2-1 before Napoli, in a clear chance by Pote.”

“Above all, very competitive, connected, and focused. Very proud of what they were able to do. Even with the changes, the team was able and showed that we have a great group,” emphasized the coach from Mirandela, in his analysis of the moments of the match between Napoli and Sporting.

The green and white emblem returns to the pitch only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, counting for the eighth round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at Estádio de Alvalade at 19:15.

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