Tiago Margarido, Nacional’s coach, also highlighted the presence of over 200 supporters from the Madeira team at Saturday’s game.
Nacional’s coach, Tiago Margarido, stated this Friday that his team breathes confidence” before the 31st round Liga match in Tondela, an important game in their fight for survival. Margarido acknowledges that the opponent is obliged to win, but that his team also has its obligation and is under pressure. The game takes place on Saturday, starting at 3:30 PM , and can be followed minute=by=minute on Maisfutebol.
Lenny Vallier, Ulisses Rocha, Ivanildo Fernandes and Miguel Baeza are expected to miss the match due to injury, while Chiheb Labidi is definitely out after accumulating a series of yellow cards.
Game and standings:
Tondela is in a situation league standings where, practically, only one result will do, which is a victory. Obviously, they are under pressure because of that, but we are also under pressure, because we have our obligation.
Presence of more than 200 supporters in Tondela:
Very pleased. Around 200 people, for an island team, in an away game, is a lot of people. So, I want to thank them for this effort they are making. Anyone who is in doubt should hop on a plane and join them to support us.
