Xavier Malián: “We can’t afford to drop points at home” | OneFootball

The match against SC Tomar brought FC Porto back to the taste of victories in the championship, and the goal is to extend this streak in the Champions League: the 2nd round of Group A brings Reus to the Dragão Arena (Thursday, 8:30 PM, Porto Canal). Facing “a very good team” that “plays very good hockey” and “has a mix of young and experienced players,” Xavier Malián did not hide that it is essential to secure “these three points.” “We know the start of the season has been with ups and downs, but we have to hold on to the victory over SC Tomar and continue to evolve. We also have the victory over Igualada HC, which is the leader of the Spanish League, a very competitive championship,” added the goalkeeper of the National Champions.

Maximum demand“We can expect a difficult game, as they all are, especially in the Champions League. Reus is a very good team, plays very good hockey, and has a mix of young and experienced players, but playing at home, we have to impose our game, our style, and think that only victory counts.”

The Dragão Arena“The home factor will be very important this season, especially in the Champions League. We cannot let points slip away at home, as it is known that playing away is always more difficult. We will enter the rink with that ambition, knowing that these three points are important.”

The path to follow“We know the start of the season has been with ups and downs, but we have to hold on to the victory over SC Tomar and continue to evolve. We also have the victory over Igualada HC, which is the leader of the Spanish League, a very competitive championship. Now it's another competition, we already have a victory and we are only focused on securing the three points tomorrow.”

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