Sérgio Ferreira: "At this stage every match is a real test" | OneFootball

On the 4th matchday of the Championship Phase of the National Under-19 Championship, the first classic takes place: Benfica’s U19s and FC Porto’s U19s face off in Seixal, on Saturday at 3:00 PM (BTV).

In coach Sérgio Ferreira’s opinion, there will be “two teams with two good approaches” on the field, while the Dragons remain “focused” on themselves and on what they need to do to “break down” the opponent. Center-back Salvador Gomes assured that the Porto squad will go in “all out” and that this is “another game to win.” FC Porto shares the lead with Sporting, both with seven points, while Benfica is right behind with five.

Sérgio FerreiraA clean week of work“Every week is important from the moment we are at this Club, because every day is an invitation to give our maximum and our best, and to be better than we were yesterday. We always have to look for our best version so we can continue to grow as players and as a team, and in my case, as a coach.”

The first classic of this final phase“A good game is always expected, these are two teams with two good approaches. Naturally, we are focused on our own approach and on what we have to do to break down the opposing team. Above all, we look at this competitive context in which very talented players will be facing each other. We know that the game is not just about comfort, and it’s also in discomfort that we take steps forward to become better. We expect a balanced match.”

Benfica comes from a draw in Vila do Conde“In this final phase, all games are very challenging. Each game has its own story. We already had a relatively easy away game against Rio Ave FC, and at home it was very difficult to win. We have to be able to adjust to what the game demands and to what the field itself demands.”

The win in Barcelos (2-1)“It was a very well-played game on our part. We had 14 shots, we had very clear chances so that the game wouldn’t have been at 2-0 at a certain point. We applaud what the players did. We were very stable defensively and had the ability to create. We approach every game with maximum ambition and we really want to win. We want that achievement, another three points, but we also have the side of developing players. We are very happy to see players at the next level giving a brilliant response. That also fills us with pride.”

Salvador GomesThe week with the Portuguese U18 national team“It’s always very good individually, but my focus is on the Club and on the weekend’s game. The national team is over and now it’s time to switch gears.”

Benfica“It’s always a very challenging game, we know that, but they also know they’re going to play against a very strong team. We want to get to the game and do everything we’ve worked on this week. We are very focused on what we have to do, knowing that two very strong teams will face each other.”

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