Jorge Costa saw exactly what he wanted: sacrifice and team spirit | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli commented in a press conference on FC Porto's victory over Sporting on Saturday, by 2-1, in the first Classic of the season. The Italian coach remembered the late Jorge Costa after the triumph.

Match Assessment

"This victory and this dedication are in honor of Jorge Costa and his family. It represents much of what his legacy is. He saw everything he wanted to see from FC Porto - sacrifice and team spirit."

Sporting's Home Record

"The game was well played, with a lot of intensity, courage, and pressure. When it was time to be aggressive, we were. At other times, we had to suffer because we are playing at the champion's home. They hadn't lost here for 24 consecutive games and, in the last 42, they only lost one. This means something special."

International Break

"It's the schedule, there are no regrets about that. During the break, we will have to be smart in management. Some players will go to their national teams, others will stay. We want to recover Pepê and Gabri Veiga. And we still have to prepare the game with Nacional."

Title Candidacy

"I don't think so far ahead. Whatever the result was today, it wouldn't be decisive. It was a deserved result. The priority is what the players have already done."

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