Rui Borges on Varandas running again: The Sporting world... | OneFootball

Rui Borges was questioned about Frederico Varandas' re-election bid for the presidency of Sporting, for the third consecutive time. The coach of the lions chose not to elaborate, but expressed satisfaction with the news given by the leader.

"It's good news for Sporting. The president's years speak for themselves. Apart from that, I am focused on my work. I believe the Sporting universe was happy with the news", the Sporting coach began by saying, on the sidelines of the preview of the match against Santa Clara, for the Portuguese Cup.

"It's a different competition. The energy will be different on both sides. Apart from that, it's always a difficult field. A team that has conceded 6 goals in the championship. One of the teams that allows the fewest shots from the opponent, very competitive, intense, aggressive. We expect a challenge similar to the championship game. An organized team, good coach, motivated," emphasized Rui Borges about the Portuguese Cup.

To reach this stage of the main competition, Sporting has already eliminated Paços de Ferreira, by 3-2 (after extra time) and, in the most recent round, Marinhense, in a match played at the José Alvalade Stadium, where the lions won without difficulties, by 3-0.

The green and white emblem will return to the field next Thursday, December 18, against Santa Clara, in a match related to the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup. The match against the team led by Vasco Matos will be played at 18:45, in the opponent's territory, in the Azores.

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