Fredrik Aursnes sends warning to Rui Borges ahead of Benfica v Sporting | OneFootball

A few days before the Benfica - Sporting match, Fredrik Aursnes assured that he will do everything to score again against the green and whites, after having already done so twice: first on May 21, 2023, at Estádio José Alvalade, and then in the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, on February 29, 2024.

"Yes, I would be ready, if I scored. Scoring goals is not something very usual for me, but of course, I will do everything to score," he began, in an extensive interview with Betano Mag, about the derby that will take place next Friday, December 5, at Estádio da Luz.

"The fans can expect that we will give our best to win the game, as we always do. Of course, it's a special match, against a good team. We will give our best and we hope that we will win," Aursnes reflected, before addressing the history against Sporting.

"I think that, in these games, history and previous matches don't matter much. Anyway, I think it will be a tough match. I've fought many times against Sporting, and it will certainly be a very balanced game. They are two good teams, so it will certainly be a good match. But of course, there was a good feeling the last time we faced them," he added.

To conclude the topic, the player coached by José Mourinho did not want to consider any clash against rivals as "decisive": "No, maybe not, but of course here in Portugal, matches against the others are an extra, as it comes before goal difference. However, that won't change much the way we prepare. We will always try to win the game, so it doesn't count that much."

The green and white team will be back on the field next Friday, December 5, against Benfica. The match, part of the 13th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the team led by José Mourinho, will be played at 8:15 p.m. at Estádio da Luz.

Recall here one of the most controversial moments from recent derbies:

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