Video Nuno Gomes in the pre-game press conference of Taça da Liga final, March 18, 2009. He was sitting next to Sporting captain Joao Moutinho.
Video Nuno Gomes in the pre-game press conference, in Portuguese, of Taça da Liga final, March 18, 2009.
English translation:
Nuno Gomes:
"In the days before a final, it's not necessary for a player to have words for his teammates. They need to be confident and energized to do a great game on Saturday. That's why I don't need to give strength to them.
Everyone knows that the final is very important for the team and the Benfica fans. Therefore, everyone is super-motivated to arrive in top shape in Algarve on Saturday."
00:41 About the opponent, Sporting, "Facing a very strong opponent, great coach and great players. Sure, they stumbled in Munich. The players of Benfica, obviously, don't think that will find the Sporting players unmotivated, on the contrary.
We faced them recently in the league, and lost. We know what the Sporting players are capable of. We are prepared for it."
01:30 About winning the final on Saturday:
"It can help us psychologically for our games in the league. For both Benfica and Sporting, if Porto doesn't lose points then neither of us can win the league! in this final each team depends solely on themselves. In the league, we depend on others. It's clear we don't surrender."
01:48 About fans in the stadium for Saturday:
"I know that the Algarve stadium will be full. I hope that supporters of Benfica will be the majority. We obviously count on their support. It's fundamental to get their strength to beat a difficult opponent."
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I thought it was funny when he said, that only if Porto loses points, Sporting nor Benfica can be champions.
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