C. Dias Ferreira sets Sporting’s minimum Champions League target | OneFootball

Carlos André Dias Ferreira outlined Sporting’s journey in the new edition of the Champions League. In an exclusive interview for our newspaper, the lawyer and well-known Sporting supporter previewed the match against Kairat Almaty, which already has a confirmed referee for the fixture, and believes that the Lions will reach the play-off stage of the competition.

“Sporting is ready. We start at home with an opponent who, in theory, is more accessible. In fact, in my view, home games, if things go well and if we do what we are capable of, are the matches that allow us to rack up victories,” he began by saying.

Despite the theoretical superiority over Kairat, Carlos André Dias Ferreira believes that Rui Borges’ players should respect their opponent: “Sporting’s players must maintain full respect for their opponent, and if they play at the level they have shown since the start of the season, they have every chance to get off on the right foot in this Champions League.”

Regarding the goals for the prestigious competition, the lawyer and club supporter quoted those set by Frederico Varandas: “The minimum objective, as defined by the President himself, is to reach the play-off stage, that is, to be mid-table, somewhat similar to what was achieved last season.”

The lawyer holds out hope that Rui Borges’ team can surprise PSG: “Sporting must achieve its goals, which include winning all the winnable home games and also trying to beat PSG at home, even though it will be very difficult, but in front of our fans, I think anything is possible,” concluded Carlos André Dias Ferreira.

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