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Rui Borges: "Victory doesn't mean everything is fine, but we were competent"

Maisfutebol28 August 2026 at 22:30

Rui Borges, Sporting's coach, analyzed the team's triumph over Rio Ave, considering that the victory doesn't mean everything is fine, but acknowledging that the team was competent throughout the game.

The coach praised Geny Catamo and Luis Suárez, acknowledging their contributions to the positive result for Sporting.

This victory allows Sporting to add three more points to their ranking, maintaining their position in the fight for the top spots in the Portuguese league.

Rui Borges showed satisfaction with the team's performance, although he avoided excessive optimism, emphasizing that there are still aspects to improve.

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