Noronha López: “If it’s Benfica from Benfica, I’m very convinced we’ll be champions in Alvalade” – Benfica

The former candidate for the presidency of the Reds leaves a message of confidence three days before the decisive derby match

Joao Noronha Lopez, the former candidate for the presidency of Benfica, in the 2020 elections, is convinced that the Reds will celebrate their 38th title of national champion on the grounds of their eternal rival, Sporting, on Sunday. “The team had a great response last weekend and I think all Benfica fans are confident that Benfica will face this match as a final and that they will win Alvalade. If Benfica is against Benfica, I am very convinced that we are going to be champions in Alvalade,” he began by referring to the sidelines of the event. Build 2023 ”, at the Palacio Hotel, in Estoril.

Asked if he was surprised by Roger Schmidt’s influence, he praised the German, whom he considered “a coach who should have the full support of the Benfica fans” and downplayed the fact that the derby could decide the championship, not least because the club “used to pressure”. “I expected Benfica to want to be champions and to play to be champions. We’re used to the constant pressure to win, players, coaches and managers as well. That’s part of what it means to be at Benfica, which is the desire to win, you always have to play to win and it’s very important to face The next match as a final, ”reinforcing.

For the rest, Noronha Lopes refused to comment on the Eagles’ SAD search within Operação Penalti’s scope, as well as make any assessment of Rui Costa’s mandate, stating that he continues to follow Luz’s motto as a fan. “I am very attentive to what happens in Benfica, I go to the matches at my place in the stands and continue to experience Benfica as a fan, full of our victories. I hope to be happy with the title and celebrate this weekend. The benfiquistas must unite to be Benfica champions. Everyone must unite to win what we crave All of which we’ve been missing for a long time, which is the celebration at the Marquis.”

By Francisco Guerra