Tiago Margarido warns before Nacional v Benfica: Every match matters | OneFootball

Tiago Margarido is aware of the difficulties, yet he doesn't hide his ambition. The Nacional coach is preparing for the clash against Benfica and stated that the goal of the island's technical team is to approach every game with the intent to win, regardless of the opponent that steps onto the field with the Madeira team.

"Since we've been here, as a technical team, for three years, we look at every game to win, regardless of the opponent", began Tiago Margarido at the press conference ahead of the duel with the Glorious.

"We have a lot of respect for Benfica and their capabilities, but we also have our arguments and we will try to exploit Benfica's weaker points that we have identified", emphasized the island coach, recalling that Nacional will have a say at Choupana.

"This serves as a lesson for us, as we must approach the games from the start with the same focus, the same ambition, and the same concentration. Therefore, with Benfica, I think we won't make that mistake", added Tiago Margarido, analyzing what the team needs to improve for the duel with the eagles.

"There will be adjustments in the lineup. Not because it's against Benfica, but out of respect for the current form of the players who will start the game", concluded the Nacional coach, in anticipation of the match. Also, check out José Mourinho's statements to BTV, before heading to Funchal.

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