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Despite the defeat, Rui Borges expressed satisfaction with the attitude of his players. Sporting lost 2-1 to Napoli this Wednesday, October 1st, in a match for the second round of the Champions League. A native of Mirandela, the Sporting coach has already commented on the match, praising the team's performance despite the setback on Italian soil.

“Great performance, I couldn't be prouder of what the team was able to do. Tough opponent, a great football match. It highlighted what the competition is all about. Very proud, the team delivered. Strategically, we were completely in tune with what we wanted,” he began by telling Sport TV.

As an example of his players' good performance, Rui Borges mentioned a play by Pedro Gonçalves, which could have put Sporting ahead 2-1: “We had our chances to finish and we could have made it 2-1 before Napoli, in a clear opportunity for Pote.”

“Above all, very competitive, focused, and connected. Very proud of what they were able to do. Even with the changes, the team delivered and showed that we have a great group,” emphasized the coach from Mirandela, in his analysis of the moments from the match between Napoli and Sporting.

The green and white team will return to the field only next Sunday, October 5th, against Braga. The match, valid for the eighth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Carlos Vicens, will be played at Estádio de Alvalade at 7:15 pm.

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