Catarino Pascoal, a midfielder for Atlético, expressed pride in his team’s performance despite a loss to Benfica in the Taça de Portugal. Speaking to RTP Notícias, he highlighted the team’s strong start.
Catarino Pascoal Reflects on Team Performance
Pascoal noted, “We started strong and created goal opportunities.” He emphasized the first half’s efforts, where Atlético had several chances to score. However, the second half saw Benfica come back stronger, resulting in two goals against Atlético.
Ambitions and Goals
When discussing personal aspirations, Pascoal stated, “My personal goal is to reach the highest level. I work hard every day, and with everyone’s help, I hope to achieve it.”
Collective Objectives for Atlético
On the collective ambitions of Atlético, he mentioned the desire to secure a position in the top four of Liga 3 and compete for promotion to the II Liga.
Coaching Strategy
Regarding the coach’s instructions before the match, Pascoal revealed, “He asked for maximum freedom and responsibility, encouraging us to enjoy the game.” He acknowledged the team’s struggle to find the back of the net but recognized that this is part of the sport.
With aspirations to excel both individually and as a team, Atlético remains focused on their objectives moving forward.
