João Paulo Silva projects clashes with Benfica and Braga

This weekend, the CAB’s men’s team will compete, ‘outside’, a double journey. On Saturday, the Friends measure strength with Benfica in what will be the last game of the regular phase of the Portuguese League, while, on Sunday, the Madeirans go to Braga, compete with the local team the clearance for the 'Final 8' of the Cup of Portugal Male. On the eve of these meetings, the CAB Official Site asked the team's coach, João Paulo Sila, for a projection of the matches. Here's your words: “This weekend’s double journey puts a double goal for our team. On the one hand, we will face Benfica on the last day of the regular phase and we want to ensure the presence in the playoff, ambition that has accompanied us since the beginning of this era.” “We know Benfica’s team well, particularly at the level of their offensive capabilities, an area where they have a wide range of alternatives. The responsibility will be to intervene defensively in this sector to reduce its influence by increasing our chances of winning this game.” “Since the beginning of the championship we have referred to our intention to perform as one of the most competitive teams. We will again resort to this capacity and consolidate the first position among the teams that make the most points per game. The team comes from a consecutive series of five wins and, in this sense, is highly motivated and confident in their real competitive skills.” “After this game, the team travels to Braga to face the local team in the eighth finals of the Portuguese Cup. The second objective is thus set in this two-day: to ensure the presence in the final eight of the respective competition.” “The responsibility is all on our side, as we will face a team that competes at a lower level than ours. Despite this reality, the CAB team is facing the game with great caution and we have already established a specific preparation.” “ Braga is one of the teams that leads the ranking at its competitive level. We know the structure of the team and how they present themselves in terms of competitive strategy.” “This is a very important weekend for achieving objectives for the Madeira CAB.”