FC Porto defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Maicon-c23157 has reiterated his side’s abilities to turn around their languishing season and secure a victory against arch-rivals Benfica when the two sides go head-to-head in the Primeira Liga.
The 2011/2012 campaign has witnessed the rise of the Eagles from the ashes after being trounced by the Portistas last time out. Benfica had to endure the agony of seeing their most notorious nemesis lift the quadruple, while they themselves had to be content
with the League Cup trophy.
However after achieving the highest of highs, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 are were clearly on their way down after failing to live up to their usual standards. Under the guidance of Andre Villas-Boas, they won everything, but with the departure of the tactician they faltered
quite badly.
New boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281 Pereira has been unable to emulate his predecessor and the club was eliminated out of the UEFA Champions League and then the UEFA Europa League, a competition which they won last May.
Things in the league haven’t been the same either and the Dragons were quite behind their Lisbon rivals until very recently. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus’ side stumbled in their last two games and allowed Porto to go back into first place.
With the Estadio do Dragao outfit ahead on goal difference; it sets up a mouth-watering Classico at the Stadium of Light, one which Maicon claims that his side will surely be looking to win.
Speaking to reporters, the full-back said that his team will be looking to win the all important game and revealed that he and his teammates had worked really hard to get in the place they were currently at.
"We are in front and we will go to the Light to win. Moreover, FC Porto only plays to win. Of course it is better to go there level on points. Fortunately, we have turned everything around. We have worked hard to get back on first place and this will give
more motivation to the squad.”
He also commented on the reports that there was quite a lot of animosity between his side and Benfica, saying that there was no truth in that and that they were only seeking three points when they travelled to Lisbon.
"The group has no head with Benfica, and the points or a game that they lose will only be at the end of the week. We are doing our part and we do not think about the opponents. We have to play for ourselves and win points, “the Brazilian was quoted as saying.
FC Porto take on Benfica on the 2nd of March at Estadio da Luz.
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