Rui Costa vows: We won’t leave Dragão 7 points adrift | OneFootball

Rui Costa spoke to NOW. The president of Benfica discussed the match with FC Porto at the Dragão and warned about the consequences of a possible defeat: the Eagles would be seven points behind the Dragons.

«These weeks leading up to this game have not been easy. Even so, from what I have seen of the team's work and evolution, I am quite confident. Decisive? It shouldn't be, but I believe that, from a fan's emotional perspective, it's natural that the team's performance can influence the outcome. Still, as president, the only thing I think about is the team's preparation and that they can leave the Dragão with the satisfaction the fans deserve», Rui Costa began, assuring that he is not thinking about defeat.

«If Benfica loses, they fall further behind in the championship, but they don't lose anything for now. We are talking about seven points. We lost these four points at home, which we shouldn't have lost, and that leaves us in this situation. But no championship is decided in this round. We have had several episodes over the last few years of some distance between the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, but it doesn't cross my mind and I won't be thinking that the game won't go well for us, because we won't leave the Dragão seven points behind», assured the president of Benfica.

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