Pedro Gil on this weekend's CERH European League hosting of Forte Dei Marmi

Sporting CP's roller hockey team will face Forte Dei Marmi this Saturday in the CERH European League. Looking to add to a win against Dinan Quevert and tally points after missing out to Reus, Pedro Gil is feeling confident, but is also expecting a tough challenge from the Italians.

"I think it will be a hard game, against a team that have won their recent matches in the Italian league. They have a great goalkeeper and some of their other lads are the kind of players who can make the difference. They might not be the best physically and we will have to make the most of that", said Gil in an interview this week, going on to affirm the importance of the home advantage: "In such a balanced group, home games have to be won. We have to win the three points in Portugal. This will be a special match for me, because I spent three years playing there. I won some important trophies and I am really grateful for the way I was treated there and when I left."