Paulo Freitas eyes European title: “FC Porto will be hard to beat” | OneFootball

FC Porto coach Paulo Freitas highlighted the team’s ability to respond after their 6-2 win over Liceo in the Champions League quarter-finals, played in Coimbra.

The Porto coach acknowledged the difficulties at the start of the match, but praised the team’s reaction after the break. “We had a start to the game that was not favourable for us. We made mistakes and felt some discomfort. We knew it would be difficult,” he began.

According to Paulo Freitas, FC Porto’s improved performance in the second half proved decisive for the result. “The second half was completely different. Trailing, Liceo had to push forward and we had more space.” The coach also reinforced his confidence in the squad he leads, underlining Porto’s ambition to fight for the European title. “Since I arrived at FC Porto, I have believed that this team has all the conditions to be there in the decisive moments. We really want to win, but the others do too.”

When asked whether he had a preference between OC Barcelos and Trissino, the teams competing for the other place in the semi-finals, Paulo Freitas refused to choose. “It would be disrespectful on my part to pick one of the teams. They all have what it takes to win the European title. We know we will face many difficulties, whoever the opponent may be, but it is also true that they will have many difficulties beating us.”

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