Rui Borges hits back at Villas-Boas' comments ahead of Porto v Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges previewed the Porto - Sporting match this Sunday, February 8th. The coach of the green and whites was questioned about the recent words of André Villas-Boas, who gave favoritism to the lions ahead of the Classic.

"I will be consistent: who is better is who is in front. Given our standings, these are the two best teams, with Porto having a better moment. But we believe in our ability to win this, which I believe will be a good match," stated the Sporting coach.

Furthermore, Rui Borges shared his perspective on the match, analyzing the differences compared to the first Classic of the season: "These are different moments. The first game was very competitive, it could have gone either way. Now, both teams are more adapted to the coach's ideas. Above all, I expect an intense, competitive game similar to the first round. I think it's an important game regardless of the points. It's just a game. I don't think it's a game that will make a difference and it's not decisive."

After 20 matches played, the team led by Rui Borges now has 51 points and remains in second place in the Liga Portugal Betclic standings. Porto has 55 and is in first place. Benfica is third with 46.

The green and white team will return to the field next Monday, February 9th, also against Porto. The match, counting for the 21st round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by Francesco Farioli, will be played at Estádio do Dragão at 20:45.

Recall the words of André Villas-Boas:

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