Ex-Benfica player thrilled with Portugal U21 goal for Sporting | OneFootball

Leonardo Barroso made his debut on Friday, September 5, for the Portuguese U-21 national team with a goal in the 5-0 victory over Azerbaijan, in a qualifying match for the European Championship of the category. The current player of Chicago Fire, who switched from Benfica to Sporting in 2018, said he is living a dream. Gonçalo Oliveira was also used in the match.

"It was a happy night, we did well, the team did well, we showed what we have been training for these days. For me it was a very happy night, my debut and my first goal. I am very happy," said the 20-year-old full-back in a press conference.

When asked whether he prefers to play on the right or left, the winger explained he has no specific preference: "I feel comfortable on both sides, I have no preference to play on one side or the other," he said. Portugal boosted confidence for the next challenge, against Scotland.

"Of course. We go to the game against Scotland with more confidence and continue to work for it to be a good game," he pointed out. Regarding integration, Leonardo Barroso acknowledged he is experiencing a good moment: "I feel happy to be in this context. It's good for me and my career."

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