The Allianz Cup is Manuel Ugarte’s first since joining Sporting earlier this season. The Uruguayan international expressed his satisfaction with the team Victory over Benfica Robin Amorim’s words were revealed in the first half when the Lions were losing 1-0. “I said we are playing a good game, we have to be patient and calm, because the goal will come and that is what happened,” Ugarte revealed, realizing that the red goal “was a difficult thing,” but the “mentality” and “ability” of Ruben Amorim’s team was enough to turn the result.

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When asked about the future of Alvalad’s team and their possibility of reaching the championship, Ugarte was cautious. “I would really like it, but there is still a long way to go, we can’t say that yet!” Leo midfielder said, in comments to Sport TV. Way to go, it’s game after game and we’re very excited and willed to keep going. No doubt it will be difficult, but game by game, little by little and we will see.”