Santos: We Believe in Our Ability to Turn the Tables Against Sundowns

Alexander Santos, the coach of the Royal Army, affirmed that his team enters the second leg of the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns with great ambition and a clear determination to overturn the first leg result and win the continental title.

Santos said during the press conference preceding the match that this game represents an exceptional milestone in the team's journey, expressing his happiness to be playing in the final with his players despite the strength of the opponent and their extensive experience in African tournaments.

The Portuguese coach explained: "This is the last match in the African Champions League, and it is my pleasure to be here with my team players," adding, "Even if we are trailing by a goal from the first leg, we have complete confidence in our abilities and have great ambition and determination to turn the result around and deliver a strong performance."

Santos continued: "We believe in our ability to achieve this thanks to our fans, our capabilities, and our team spirit."

In a related context, the Royal Army coach emphasized the importance of fan support in this crucial match, saying: "Our fans are the 12th player, and we greatly need their support tomorrow."

He added, "I am confident that they will attend in large numbers, and the stadium will be full. This will give the players greater motivation to give their best and make the match an unforgettable moment."

Santos also called on the fans to be patient, explaining that the match will not be decided early, saying: "The match will not be decided in five minutes, it may extend until the end, and every minute can be crucial in determining the champion."

The match is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Sunday, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium at 10:00 PM. It is worth noting that the first leg ended with Mamelodi Sundowns winning 1-0.