SC Braga’s Hugo Viana has waived away his side’s title credentials just like coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056 Jardim did a short while ago.
The Archbishops have never been considered as real title contenders in the past few years, where FC Porto and Benfica have reigned supreme.
Sure, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonard-c22043 Jardim’s men have had their share of moments, like their run to the final of the UEFA Europa League last year, but realistically their squad was never considered to be good enough to fight for the Portuguese title.
That has changed, however, with Jardim taking over at Estadio AXA in the summer.
The tactician has seemingly secured a European berth and moreover has placed his side in contention for the Primeira Liga trophy after masterminding victories in the last few games.
Braga are now level on points with Benfica and are only three behind http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, making them the only side likely to challenge the traditional powerhouses this season.
However despite their great displays this term and the terrific brand of football they have played, everyone associated with the club still remains humble and are not keen on reiterating their chances for silverware.
After Jardim’s comments in the recent past, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Viana-c16425 has also voiced his opinion and claimed that despite their wins, the Arsenalists were not a serious threat to the Portistas’ crown.
When questioned about the possibility of him and his teammates lifting the Liga Sagres trophy in May, the ex-Seleccao man deflected the question and instead commented on the win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nacional-c39984, in which they come back from 1-0 down, to win 3-1.
"We suffered a goal in the first minutes, but once again we showed our character and spirit of sacrifice."
He also added that if everything continued like it had in the past few weeks, then surely it would brighten the future of the club.
"Together we can make something more positive,” Hugo Viana was quoted as saying.
Despite finding themselves in an unfamiliar place so high in the standings, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/SC-Braga-c40460 will surely be looking to win their next game against U.D Leiria, which could push them even higher and perhaps in the ascendency for the title for the time in quite a while.
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