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Carlos Martingo: "We took control of the game, this is the attitude we want to have"

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 17:27

Carlos Martingo spoke at a press conference after the Benfica - FC Porto match, related to the third round of the Portuguese handball league. The encounter took place this Saturday at Pavilion No. 2 of the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, and ended with a result of 33-37. In his speech, Martingo stated that the team took control of the game, considering this to be the attitude they intend to maintain. The article essentially summarizes to this statement and its framing in the context of the competition and the venue of the match.

Why this matters

Handball fans in Portugal, particularly those of Benfica, get to know the coach's reaction to the defeat in the classic against FC Porto, in a result that may influence the team's ranking in the league. This is a statement that reflects the mentality that the club intends to instill in the competition.

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