Iván Fresneda, Sporting defender, opened the book on the final stretch of the season, the arrival of Rui Borges and the «legendary rivalry» between Sporting and Benfica. He also avoided comparing Gyökeres with Suárez. When it comes to the Lisbon derby, the right-back was full of praise for the “incredible” atmosphere experienced in the game between Sporting and Benfica. «The competitiveness of the top teams is enormous. A classic is something that generates a lot of expectation around it. It is lived with great intensity. It's a legendary rivalry, going back many years. It's incredible how everything is experienced, what the social mass in Lisbon moves towards the game», he began by saying in an interview with Diário AS. «The expectation that is generated before the game... Rarely do you experience something like that. In Spain, they have no idea how big a Lisbon derby is,” he added. Fresneda also recalled the historic victory over PSG in the Champions League. «We knew the potential of the current Champions League champion, but we had to use our weapons. This game showed that we are very complete. We played a great game and took advantage of our opportunities,” he said. The full-back also looked at Sporting's chances in the Champions League, which they play in Spain tonight. «Now we arrive at San Mamés. We can be in the top eight, but that depends on third parties. We have to win and wait» Moving on to the League, the lion guaranteed that the team has to be better to be able to fight for the title at the end of the season. «The calendar for the second round is complicated. If you want to be champion here, you need to lose as few points as possible. We have to be even better. The first one wasn't bad, but we need more», he stressed. Fresneda also left words of thanks to Rui Borges. The Spanish defender recalled the coach's arrival at Sporting, confessing that it was important for the player's affirmation. «As soon as he arrived, Rui Borges spoke to me. At a time when there was a lot of talk that I might leave. I am eternally grateful to him. We were coming from negative results and he showed a lot of confidence in me. He showed that he invested in me and I reciprocated on the field,” he guaranteed. Gyökeres, now at Arsenal, was also a topic of conversation. Fresneda guaranteed that training with the Swede allowed him to evolve. He also left words for his former colleague. «I talk to him often. He is returning to a positive dynamic at Arsenal and I hope it continues like this. I wish you that,” he said. Asked about the comparison between Gyökeres and Suárez, the Spaniard immediately began to mention that, despite being in the same position, they have different characteristics. «He (Suárez) contributes a lot and is in a good phase. Before you ask me, he and Gyökeres are different players. They play in the same position, but have different characteristics. Now, Luis, just like Gyökeres did, is doing an excellent job for us. Luis is extremely important», he concluded.