One of PSG’s stars, Nuno Mendes assumed the condition of favorite to the club’s World Cup title after the Bayern Munich win on Saturday in the quarterfinals. The left-back recalled the team’s achievements this season and highlighted the performance against the German team.
“Favorites, because we won the Champions League, we are from the beginning. We are demonstrating what we can do on the field. The team is to be congratulated today, with nine players, we were able to score in the counterattack. We have improved a lot in the offensive phase, when it comes to finishing, and the team is to be congratulated for the classification,” he told “Cazétv”.
Nuno Mendes still dedicated the victory, who died last Thursday (3) in a car accident. Nuno was Jota’s companion in the Portuguese team.
“I dedicate to Diogo and André. Very difficult time for the family, for us too, for the world of football. My sincere condolences to the family and we will all be with him,” he said.
Now, the winner of the confrontation between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, who play at 5 pm (Brasília) this Saturday (5), in New York.
In the other semifinal are Fluminense and Chelsea, who will enter the field on Tuesday (8). The semifinal will be on Wednesday (9).
The big decision of the Club World Cup will be on Sunday, July 13. The semifinals and finals will be at Metlife Stadium in New York at 4 pm (from Brasilia).
