And this? Ahead of the Clássico, Porto player takes a swipe at Benfica | OneFootball

In many decades of Portuguese football, there is nothing that compares to the historical rivalry between Benfica and Porto, national emblems that are tied in the same number of titles. Recently, Pepê, a player for the dragons, gave an interview where he revealed that he would never play for Clube da Luz.

In a video shared on social media by ESPN Brazil, the number 11 of the blue and whites was challenged to answer 10 questions. Among them was which team he would never play for. With two options on the table, Benfica or Internacional de Porto Alegre, the Brazilian promptly mentioned the eagles.

Being Pepê a former player of Grêmio, it would have been more than certain that he would choose Internacional, however, his answer ended up surprising, at a time when the Classic between the two rivals is just around the corner, with the match scheduled for October 5th, at Estádio do Dragão.

Regarding the match itself, the blue and whites already have a significant absence, as Nehuén Pérez, who played only 3 minutes against Nacional, had to leave on a stretcher, after suffering a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon. Meanwhile, Alberto Costa, a reinforcement for Porto, is doubtful for the match.

However, before the eagles turn their attention to the Classic, Bruno Lage's team still has five important matches ahead. Benfica starts by hosting Qarabag today, September 16th, then, for the championship, they have matches scheduled with AVS, Rio Ave, and Gil Vicente. Finally, in the week of the match against the dragons, the Glorious will play against Chelsea.

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