João Brandão on Torrense trip: “We’re ready and fully focused” | OneFootball

After four wins and a draw in the last five matches, FC Porto B heads to Torres Vedras for the 24th round of the Segunda Liga, where they will face SCU Torreense at the Estádio Manuel Marques (Saturday, 2:00 PM, Sport TV+). Even at the top of the standings, João Brandão reminded that there are still 30 points "up for grabs" and that this "is representative of what lies ahead and what we have to achieve."

The coach also highlighted that "the fact that SCU Torreense is so strong at home is a challenge for us, but our desire to win is always greater than the challenges we face," and emphasized the opponent's balance. Center-back Luís Gomes assured that the blue and whites remain "humble" and with "their feet firmly on the ground." FC Porto B is in sixth place with 34 points, while SCU Torreense is fourth with 36.

João BrandãoThe reward for hard work"This is the moment of reward, but it's not a time when we are working more or less than in the recent past. We are working in the same way, very dedicated to the work, and focused on what is to come. We have 34 points and there are still 30 up for grabs, that is representative of what lies ahead and what we have to achieve."

SCU Torreense"We have set some challenges for the team regarding our behavior and daily routine, but also for the game. The fact that SCU Torreense is so strong at home is a challenge for us, but our desire to win is always greater than the challenges we face. That's how we approach this game. In my opinion, SCU Torreense has one of the most balanced squads in this Segunda Liga and has a very coherent balance between more experienced players familiar with this championship, like David Bruno, Stopira, and Costinha, and young players still full of energy. We are looking to get the three points knowing that we will face a great team."

From the academy to the B team and from the B team to the A team"It's a daily challenge to prepare a game with some absences, it's true, but the pride is greater than that challenge. Daily, we have the ability to place players in the context of the A team and room to promote players from the under-17s and under-19s. This is a tremendous pride for us and fits the purpose of the B team. Nothing serves as an excuse for what we want to do, and everything serves as motivation. Representing FC Porto is the greatest of all motivations."

Luís GomesUnited, humble, and confident"Of course, the performances and the points we have earned bring us a lot of confidence and unity, but we are humble and always keep our feet firmly on the ground. There are still many points to play for, and this is a competitive league. We are FC Porto, and we still have many games to win."

The trip to Torres Vedras"I expect a game and a team in the image of the Segunda Liga, but we will enter to win as we do in every game. It's a difficult field, and they are a competitive team, but we have already shown that we are too and that we can beat any opponent on any field. It is with this focus that we will enter this game."

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