Tiago Portugal on Benfica v FC Porto under-15s: “We want to keep winning” | OneFootball

Manuel Prata and Tiago Portugal preview Benfica-FC Porto at under-15 level (Saturday, 4:00pm).

After returning to winning ways at home against FC Alverca (4-0), FC Porto’s under-15 team is now preparing to face Benfica (Saturday, 4:00pm, BTV) in Seixal, in matchday 9 of the Championship Deciding Phase of the National Under-17 C Championship. Coach Manuel Prata described the clássico as “extremely demanding”, but guarantees that the team “is focused” and ready to “take the three points”. Forward Tiago Portugal, the top scorer in the final phase with six goals, highlighted that the Dragons worked “well” throughout the week and is convinced they are “prepared” to face “a very strong team”. FC Porto lead the table on their own with 20 points, three more than Sporting and five more than Benfica.

Manuel PrataA clássico to win“It is another extremely demanding match, as they all are in this final phase. The whole group is aware of the objectives we have set ourselves for this weekend, so we hope to take the three points.”

The big win in the previous round“Above all, what gives us extra confidence is the way the team approached the match and how they took to the pitch in order to secure the three points quickly. We value that greatly.”

Ready for the challenge“The team is focused and putting the finishing touches on every detail we consider essential for this match, both individually and collectively. I feel the group is ready to take the three points.”

Tiago PortugalBenfica“They are a very strong team, it will be a demanding match, but we have worked well and I believe we are going to win. We worked well during the week and we are prepared for the match.”

The blue-and-white lead“We are very proud to be in first place, but the work continues and we want to keep adding victories.”

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