Gilberto Duarte on Benfica clash: "Big game, decided by fine margins" | OneFootball

After the thrilling victory over BM Granollers (34-33), which secured their continuation in the European League, FC Porto shifts its focus back to the championship and the 22nd and final round of the regular season, which brings a classic match against Benfica (Saturday, 8:30 PM, BTV), at the Pavilhão da Luz in Lisbon.

The experienced and recently returned Gilberto Duarte admitted that he "missed" these encounters and stated bluntly that the Porto team will take the field "with the desire to win," being aware "of the importance of the game," especially since the goal is to "finish the regular season with the highest number of points possible." As they enter this round, FC Porto is in third place with 51 points, nine less than the leader Sporting, which has played one more game, and four points below Benfica, which has two more matches played.

Trip to Lisbon“We are going with the desire to win, as we want to finish the regular season with the highest number of points possible. We are going there with determination and will to achieve victory.”

Three points of great importance“We know the importance of the game and the opponent we will face, besides everything that surrounds this game. It is a big game that will be decided in the details. We will continue to work to arrive there prepared.”

Return to the classics with the dragon on the chest“It's always good, it's an incredible feeling. The atmosphere created around this game is very good and I did miss it, it's true.”

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