Returning to the starting line-up on matchday 14 of the League, Alberto Costa highlighted “the attitude the team had to turn things around” after conceding a goal that tied the match against Estrela da Amadora (3-1) and explained that the squad likes to “be on top of the opponent and feel that we are suffocating from the start”.

Emphasising the importance of having the players and the fans “united”, not least because “the fans make all the difference”, the right fullback explained that the intensity comes from collective sacrifice: “If I look to the side and my teammates are giving their all, I'm going to give my all too. If I'm giving my all, they're going to give their all too. We have to inspire each other”.

Maximum commitment
“We always try to keep a clean sheet, it's am objective we have from the start of the game. We did concede, but I think it's important to highlight the attitude we showed to turn the situation around.”

Intensity from the kick-off
“The fact that we are always connected to the game comes from training, we like to be on top of the opponent and feel that we are suffocating from the start.”

Communion with the stands
“We have to stand united, and the fans make all the difference.”

The spirit of collective sacrifice
“Our physical trainers help us a lot, and if I look to the side and see my teammates giving their all, I’m going to give my all too. If I’m giving my all, they’re going to give their all too. We have to inspire each other.”

Zero Hunger
“That’s also what FC Porto is about, bringing joy to those most in need. We are always open to these initiatives and we love them.”

Vasco Sousa
“I want to leave a message for Vasquinho. The whole squad likes him and is here for him. He will come back stronger.”