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Rui Borges and the Champions journey: «The goal is to beat Galatasaray. That's it»

Maisfutebol8 September 2026 at 16:02

Rui Borges, Sporting's coach, spoke about the team's journey in the Champions League, stating that the immediate goal is to beat Galatasaray. The coach refused to predict how far the team can go in the lucrative competition, remaining cautious with forecasts.

The coach maintained the league as the priority for the Lions, showing that he has no intention of shifting focus from the domestic competitions. This position comes at a time when Sporting continues to compete on multiple fronts.

Rui Borges' team thus faces another European challenge, with the match against Galatasaray representing the next objective in the Champions. The coach did not want to raise high expectations, preferring concentration on the nearest game.

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