Bruno Aguiar confident ahead of Porto v Benfica: It's already showing | OneFootball

Bruno Aguiar believes that the Eagles can triumph in the Porto - Benfica match, a classic scheduled for next Sunday at 9:15 pm at Estádio do Dragão. The former Benfica player also praised José Mourinho – who will have important absences – and the way the coach has been improving certain aspects of his squad.

“You could already see a more cohesive, more compact Benfica, stronger in transitions. The negative side is still noticeable. When things go wrong, everything goes wrong, and the own goal is proof of that. Psychologically, Benfica will go into the match in a better state, despite having lost (0-1),” Bruno Aguiar began by saying.

“This is a team with many new players, and every game is an opportunity to show good things. The truth is that yesterday [on Tuesday] that ended up happening, which gives extra motivation and greater confidence to face the Dragão match with more optimism,” said Bruno Aguiar.

“In these classics, the home factor can always give some favoritism and, if we look at the recent results of both teams, it’s obvious that Porto – with 7 games/7 wins in the league – is the favorite. But that’s in theory, because, in practical terms, Benfica is going there to win, knowing in advance that they can’t afford to drop any more points to their great rival,” said Bruno Aguiar.

“Because of everything they’ve been through and the atmosphere that has developed around the Club’s elections, a victory at Dragão would be extremely important. With this cloud hanging over the team, a win would bring much more confidence and be a good boost for the rest of the championship,” Bruno Aguiar concluded.

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