Former striker Artur is predicting an FC Porto victory in the upcoming derby against Benfica this Sunday. The Brazilian, who experienced many of these clashes on the pitch, pointed to the collective strength of Francesco Farioli's team as their main asset.
Artur guaranteed he will be in Brazil watching the match on television, not hiding his anticipation for the game. "FC Porto are very strong collectively, they have everything to defeat Benfica," said the former player, who had spells at clubs like Braga and Sporting.
The former forward mentioned several members of the Porto squad. In his analysis, he specifically highlighted goalkeeper Diogo Costa, defender Froholdt, and his compatriots William Gomes and Pepê. Artur's confidence is built on the quality these players have shown for the dragon.
Farioli's team is preparing for a decisive moment in the season, with the derby potentially having implications in the title race. Porto fans can check the full schedule and current standings on our fixtures and standings pages. External confidence, like that shown by Artur, adds to the internal belief within the squad. Porto's next fixture is, in fact, the most important of the season so far.
The Sunday meeting at the Estádio do Dragão promises to be intense, with both teams needing the points. The final word, as always, will belong to the players on the pitch, in a game Artur does not want to miss.
