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"Benfica is stronger, but FC Porto didn't make it easy and Sporting can build a great team"

CNN Portugal1 September 2026 at 21:45

Rui Santos, a sports commentator, made an analysis of Benfica's transfer market, stating that the club is stronger this season. However, he highlighted that FC Porto didn't make the negotiations easy and that Sporting can also form a great team.

The comment arises in the context of the market movements of the three major Portuguese clubs, with Rui Santos acknowledging that both the dragons and the lions are strengthening significantly for the next season.

Regarding specific players, Rui Santos addressed the future of Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Ríos, Sudakov, Lukebakio and Schjelderup, players who have been linked to transfers or who are considered important for their respective teams' plans.

Rui Santos's analysis suggests that the competition among the three giants of Portuguese football is increasingly fierce, with each club trying to strengthen itself as much as possible to fight for the major titles next season.

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