Sa Pinto: Facing AS FAR in the Champions League, a completely different challenge than in the championship

Note: This article is translated from the original, written in French by Omar Chraibi

Ricardo Sá Pinto, coach of Raja Casablanca, said during Monday's press conference preceding the Group B match against FAR Rabat that this match, counting for the group stage of the CAF Champions League, would be totally different from their last confrontation in the championship.

He stressed the importance of approaching each match independently, especially in a competition where teams have six games to qualify. Although he remains cautious about the other opponents in the group, including Mamelodi Sundowns and Maniema Union, Sá Pinto said Raja will only focus on the upcoming match.

Aware of the challenge imposed by a tight schedule, with only three days since their last match against Wydad, Sá Pinto assured that his players are ready physically and mentally.

He also highlighted the quality of his squad, including Senegalese striker Ousmane Sakho, while keeping the suspense over his starting place. Playing at home, Raja hope to capitalise on this first match to get off to a good start in this demanding group stage.