"They believe in it, and they show it a lot. We're not always going to win 4-1, 3-0. We'll also win 1-0; it's better to win than not to win. The team showed great character in Amadora, demonstrating our ambition."
"Everything we were able to do against a great European team has to motivate us to demand more from ourselves domestically. Sometimes we'll make mistakes, it's part of the game, but as long as the energy and ambition are there, and they've shown that, everything is fine and things are closer to going well."
"A derby is a derby, there's no need for extra motivation, regardless of standings and objectives. If it were in the summer in the Algarve tournament, it would still be a derby too. I enjoy playing them; I know the difficulties, but I also know the pleasure of playing."
Sporting CP is determined to secure a third consecutive Primeira Liga title, currently sitting second in the table, five points behind Porto. They have lost only once this season and are unbeaten in their last 24 games. Rui Borges emphasizes the team's confidence and ambition, stating that even close wins are valuable. Benfica, positioned third, is two points behind Sporting and remains unbeaten this season. Jose Mourinho, Benfica's coach, acknowledges the derby's significance, regardless of standings, and looks forward to the challenge.
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