FC Porto host Benfica with junior title at stake this Saturday | OneFootball

FC Porto have their first chance this Saturday to be crowned national junior champions, seven years later, but to celebrate they need to win the derby against Benfica in the 11th round of the final phase.

The Dragons lead with 26 points, 10 more than the Eagles, who sit in second place with one game in hand, and only a win will immediately secure the title for Sérgio Ferreira’s side. “We have to be a very competent and consistent team, focused on our principles and values. We are focused and highly ambitious. Consistency is the key word, and regularity as well,” said the FC Porto coach in comments to the club’s media.

After a thrilling draw in the first half of the championship phase in Seixal (4-4), Benfica coach Luís Araújo predicted for this Saturday’s clash “a game with an unpredictable result” between two teams “with a great desire to play, to try to surprise, and that want to win.”

The junior derby is scheduled for 5 p.m. this Saturday at the Dr. Jorge Sampaio Stadium, in Gaia.

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