Rui Borges triumphs at Sporting-Kairat, then talks Mourinho | OneFootball

Rui Borges was pleased with José Mourinho's arrival in Portuguese football. The coach of the second circular rival saw his team triumph in the Sporting - Kairat Almaty match, counting for the Champions League, and during the press conference after the match, he was asked about the new Benfica coach.

First, Rui Borges was questioned about the Benfica - Qarabag match, and whether he feared that the Sporting - Kairat match would have a similar outcome: "We didn't even think about the other game. It could create anxiety because of how the game was going, as we couldn't score. Nothing more than that".

"Mourinho? Happy to face a great coach. It's challenging in that sense, but regarding the objectives, nothing changes", explained the Portuguese coach of Sporting, after the victory with Kairat, welcoming a coach he will face at least twice this season.

The two coaches will have time to study their respective teams, since Benfica and Sporting will only play for the first time in the Liga Portugal Betclic on the upcoming December 5th, in a match counting for the 13th round of the national championship. Even with the Portuguese Cup before that date, they are unlikely to face each other.

Remember that last season Benfica and Sporting ended up competing for all the titles in Portugal. The Eagles had the upper hand in the first decision, winning the League Cup by beating the green and whites in the final. The Lisbon rival later came out on top in the championship and the Portuguese Cup.

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