FC Porto players react after exit: “There’s still plenty to play for”

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·17 April 2026

FC Porto players react after exit: “There’s still plenty to play for”

Captains and key Dragons figures express pride and already look to the future

FC Porto’s elimination from the UEFA Europa League left its mark in the dressing room, but the players’ response shows a united team already focused on what is still left to play for. After the defeat to Nottingham Forest, several key figures from the Dragons took to social media to share messages of pride and ambition.

Diogo Costa, the team captain, highlighted the collective spirit and the identity built throughout the season.

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«Tonight did not end the way we fought so hard for. But it fills me with pride to see this fighting spirit, unity and commitment. We are building a solid path, with identity and ambition,» he wrote.

Seko Fofana also underlined the disappointment felt, but left a clear message of perseverance.

«A disappointing result, but we can be proud of the fight we showed. There are still great things to achieve,» he said.

Along the same lines, Thiago Silva reinforced his confidence in the group and had already turned his attention to the next challenge.

«It is a pleasure to be part of this team. We have to move forward because life goes on. On Sunday we have another final,» he said, also calling for the support of the fans.

Finally, William Gomes acknowledged the pain of elimination, but assured that the focus is already on the future.

«The result is painful, but the pride of having fought until the end will make the difference in the battles ahead,» he wrote.

Despite the European setback, the players’ message reveals an FC Porto side that remains ambitious, with clearly defined goals for what is left of the season. Attention now turns to the league, where every match will be approached as decisive.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.