62,000 people are expected in Luz for the game, which is expected to be of high tension and closely watched by about 900 police agents.
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Updated April 8, 2023 | 00:34
Pinto da Costa says Porto are ‘annoyed that they only won 2-1’ against Benfica
FC Porto President Pinto da Costa said today that the blue and white team is “annoyed that they only won 2-1” at home against Benfica in the 27th round of the Portuguese 1st Football League.
“This is our party room, as we said. Unfortunately, it was just a game party. Benfica have had a great season, they have a great team and I wish them the best of luck in the Champions League.” manager, in the mixed zone of Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon.
Two detainees and 72 fans removed from the Estádio da Luz for inappropriate behavior during the derby.
The PSP detained two people for violating physical integrity and causing bodily harm to agents. The authorities also removed 72 fans from the Estadio da Luz for inappropriate behavior during the derby between Benfica and Porto.
According to authorized Artur Seraphim, ten supporters were also identified for possession of pyrotechnics.
“Today there was no history, we were always better,” says Sergio Conceição.
“It’s only 3 points and that’s it. It’s at the opponent’s house and when we don’t let the opponent win we win by 3 points, it’s common to say that these are 6 point games. As for the game, there was no story: we were superior at every moment of the game. There were many situations in which we could have finished better in order to have a better result. It was a very competent game and I congratulate my players because they interpreted the strategy very Fine. Despite many restrictions, because it was not easy to prepare. We are here to fight and fight to the end. After all, we do the math,” he commented to BTV.
“Today we were not in the best shape with the ball and without the ball,” says Roger Schmidt.
Speaking at the end of the match, Roger Schmidt suggested that his players are not at the level that fans are used to this season.
“It was a game with few opportunities, today we were not in the best shape, with the ball and without the ball, we didn’t have as many opportunities as the opponents, they had two and they took them. for a long time at a very high level, and today we saw what football can be. The fans were very supportive of us, even when we didn’t play so well. They believe in us. On Tuesday we have another important game. We need to recover quickly. We have to look ahead,” said the Benfica coach after losing to Porto.
“Today is really about winning”: Benfica fans are confident in the game against Porto
Benfica bus arrives in Luz for the derby against Porto
Meet the squads of Benfica and Porto in the derby
This is Roger Schmidt’s choice: Vlachimos; Bach, António Silva, Otamendi and Grimaldo; Florentino and Ciquinho; Joao Mario, Rafa and Orsnes; Gonzalo Ramos.
This is the choice of Sergio Conceição: Diogo Costa; Manafa, Pepe, Marcano and Wendell; Otavio, Uribe, Grujic and Galeno; Pepe and Taremi
‘Police are working as usual’: PSP commissioner on watching classics in Luz
Bus Exit Madness Benfica do Seixal
Four Benfica fans identified
In the early hours of the morning, four Benfica fans were identified for using pyrotechnics.
A special police unit formed a cordon under the viaduct leading to Luz because the mood among the supporters was becoming more agitated.
“The team is motivated and thinks only about winning”: Porto President about today’s derby
Sergio Conceição: Fighting Benfica is like fighting any other opponent
Ahead of this Friday’s meeting, Sergio Conceição, Porto coach, assessed the team’s situation ahead of the derby and stated that “Fighting Benfica is like fighting any other opponent”.
Roger Schmidt on the derby: “It’s an important game, but until we become champions, I don’t feel like champions”
Roger Schmidt stressed the importance of the Porto game but felt that now was not the time for euphoria, even if the Eagles managed to increase their lead over the Dragons.
“You already know my answer… Of course not. This is round 27. We have 10 points ahead of us, and this is also understandable. If we win, the probability is greater than if we don’t win. It’s an important game, but until we’re champions, I don’t feel like champions.”said the Benfica coach at a press conference before the match.
Classic on Luz marked by clash of scorers
Benfica’s Gonzalo Ramos and Porto’s Taremi will be honored in Friday’s derby.
KM draws portrait of two players at this time.
Tensions in Luz: Derby title on the line
The wave of euphoria that swept Benfica fans marked the hours leading up to Friday’s derby.
Luz will have 62,000 fans, about 3,000 dragons. Also for this reason security question is accepted by letterwith the mobilization of about 900 PSP agents from different areas.
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