Samu says Alvalade clássico proved Porto were back | OneFootball

According to O Jogo, Porto’s players say the season’s first clássico, a 2-1 win at Sporting at the start of the league, proved pivotal in their campaign and features in the second episode of the club’s documentary.

De Jong called it a special night, saying Sporting had not lost at home for 50 games, adding he thought that was the figure, and that Porto travelled to Alvalade certain they would win.

Nehuén Pérez stressed they knew what the match meant, noting Sporting were coming off two consecutive league titles. He said it was crucial for the squad to prove to themselves what they could do, and believes that moment signalled they were destined for big things.

Bednarek viewed it as a statement of intent, that Porto were a strong side, ready to compete at the highest level and serious contenders for the title. He added it mattered as much inside the dressing room as outside, proving they could achieve it.

Samu said Sporting were being talked about as invincible, and that Porto went to their ground and showed they were back. He called it an assertion, saying that day changed their mindset and made him think the year would be different.

Source: O Jogo

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