Benfica’s next opponents confident: “It’s eleven against eleven” | OneFootball

Chaves’ center-back assessed the chances of knocking Benfica out of the Portuguese Cup. Bruno Rodrigues spoke to the newspaper Record, ahead of the third-round match of the premier competition, which the Flavians will play against the Eagles, and opened up about the team’s mindset before the clash.

"We approach this game with great enthusiasm. It’s against a giant of Portuguese football, but when the match starts, it’s 11 against 11. We’re ready for this challenge," began Bruno Rodrigues, the center-back and key piece of the team, about the game with Benfica.

Chaves are still unbeaten this season, but the group isn’t focused on those numbers: "I don’t see this game as a test of our invincibility, but rather as an important opportunity to showcase the team’s collective strength, which promises to give everything on and off the pitch."

"I’ve been doing my job consistently. I’m well integrated, but the season is long and there’s still a lot to achieve," concluded Bruno Rodrigues, also thanking Chaves’ supporters for their backing throughout the campaign.

It’s also worth noting that Chaves come in with extra motivation, thanks to Vozinha, the Flavian goalkeeper from Cape Verde, who recently returned from his country after experiencing a historic moment with World Cup qualification. However, not all news is positive, as the Trás-os-Montes side have four confirmed absences for the match: full-back Aarón Romero, midfielders Pelágio and Roan Wilson, and winger Reinaldo.

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