Axel Toupane: "We're off to Antwerp to win" | OneFootball

Fresh off a triumph over Imortal in Albufeira (93-92), the FC Porto basketball team travels to Belgium to face the Antwerp Giants in the fourth round of Group B of the FIBA Europe Cup – which they lead, tied with the Rostock Seawolves (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m., Porto Canal). Eager to “keep the winning streak going” and for this to “be a turning point,” Axel Toupane promises to “contribute with experience, calm, and leadership,” describes the opponent as “a very good team,” and foresees “a great battle,” since “away games in European competitions are never easy.” “We’re going to Antwerp to win,” says the French international forward, determined to “get a good result,” because “the group is tough” and “every point counts.”

Return after injury“I’m happy to be able to play again, I missed a few games due to injury and I’m glad to be back in competition.”

Adjustment to the new reality“I was already feeling good before the injury. I got hurt at the start of the season, during the adaptation phase, and now we’ll keep improving as a team. Hopefully, we can all reach the level we’re capable of.”

Two consecutive wins“I hope this is a turning point. We’re going to Antwerp to win and keep the winning streak alive.”

Decisive match“This time we’re playing at their place, and away games in European competitions are never easy. They are a very good team, it was tough to beat them in the first game, and we expect a great battle in Belgium.”

Key to victory“We have to stay united, defend well, and move without the ball. If we do all that, we’ll get a good result.”

Former NBA champion“In these kinds of games, I can contribute with experience, calm, and leadership.”

Group standings“Every win counts and, right now, point difference also matters a lot, especially in a format where only the six best runners-up qualify. Our group is tough, the teams are very evenly matched, and every point counts.”

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