FC Porto conceded an early goal against Rangers FC, but “reacted very well” and achieved a “deserved result” in the eighth matchday of the league stage (3-1), which sealed the direct qualification for the Round of 16 of the Europa League, meaning “two fewer games on the calendar” and “only returning to European competitions in March.”

Having just experienced “a moment of happiness, mainly for helping the team, but also for having gone through a difficult month, injured,” Francisco Moura thanked “the fans very much”, as they have faced “stormy days” to be in the stands and praised the “good European run,” as well as the “excellent season” the group is having, before reminding everyone that it is necessary to “keep working.”

Goal achieved
“We knew what we had to do, which was to get the win. We didn't start the game very well, we conceded a goal, but we reacted very well and the result is deserved.”

A special goal
“It was a moment of happiness, mainly for helping the team, but also for having gone through a difficult month, injured. I'm happy to be back in the starting eleven and to have helped the team. It all happened very quickly, but we went all the way and I was happy to help the team.”

The importance of qualifying directly for the Round of 16
“We are having a good European campaign, but we have to keep working. We have two fewer games to add to the calendar and now we will only return to European competition in March.”

The tireless support from the stands
“We are very grateful to the fans. These have been stormy days, it has been difficult for everyone, so we are very grateful for their support.”

Defensive solidity
“We have been very good defensively. Rangers FC managed to score first, but we went after the result because only victory interested us.”

One of the strongest teams in Europe
“The results say so. We have had an excellent season so far, so I believe those words are true.”