Jhonathan Dunn believes: “We showed we've got the team to beat them” | OneFootball

FC Porto prevailed at the Luz in the second game of the Betclic League playoff final and regained home-court advantage, putting themselves in a position to fight for the title in the next two clásicos at Dragão Arena, scheduled for this Friday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 5:15 pm.

After the 73-89 defeat in Game 1, the blue and whites responded in the best possible way with a 102-98 victory in a game of great offensive quality that was only decided in overtime.

But the warning is clear. What the Dragons can do, the Eagles can also replicate: the four-time champions and regular-season winners are used to living under pressure and have enough experience to overcome more difficult moments.

Speaking to the FC Porto website, point guard Jhonathan Dunn wants to break the tie in the playoff: “We’re ambitious, we’re ready, and we know what we can do. We showed that we have the team to beat them, and now we have to do the same in the next game. The key to winning at the Luz was playing hard. In the first game we weren’t at our strongest, but in the second game we definitely were. We have to fight and never give up, that’s the key. Determination, work, and unity. Only then will we be able to win this game,” said the 28-year-old American, who called for a full house at Dragão Arena.

Benfica coach Norberto Alves is asking his players to stay focused: “We have to be focused on what we need to do and do it well,” he told BTV. The Benfica coach acknowledged the need to “correct small details” without changing the game model and expressed complete confidence in his team’s response. “It won’t be easy, obviously. But I really believe we’ll be able to go there, play at the opponent’s home court, and win,” said Norberto Alves.

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