Benfica duo ready for decisive Champions League tie: game of a lifetime | OneFootball

The Benfica junior team will play the UEFA Youth League semi-final against Belgian side Club Brugge on Friday, April 17, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Diogo Ferreira and Gonçalo Moreira — who reacted to his debut — the team’s goalkeeper and attacking midfielder respectively, both of whom have been involved with the Eagles’ first team squad, previewed the European clash.

"We know we don’t want to stop here, but we’re keeping our feet on the ground and we want to approach this semi-final as if it were the game of our lives so we can reach the next goal we have," said Gonçalo Moreira in comments to Benfica TV, stressing that goals come as a consequence of the team’s collective work: "If it happens, of course it’s good, because it means it helps the team and Benfica is closer to winning. I work every day to help the team."

"We know the teams at this stage well. We’ve already studied everything and we know it will always be a difficult team, because to reach a final four you need a lot of quality. We’re prepared for a Brugge side that will come wanting to win, just like us," explained the young attacking midfielder. "The important thing is to play our football and give everything to win," he said.

Diogo Ferreira is on the same wavelength as his teammate and speaks of balance. "Club Brugge are a quality opponent, like us. It’s their first time in a final four, but that gives them even more credit. It’s going to be a great match, and we’re ready," he assured, before Gonçalo Moreira immediately added a note of determination: "It’s something we really want, so it will go well.

Representing Benfica in Europe is, for both of them, a memorable experience. "It’s a source of pride to play in the Under-19 Champions League and represent the Club in Europe. It’s an important step towards the first team," highlighted the young goalkeeper. His teammate shared the feeling: "Being able to represent Benfica and see the fans supporting us anywhere in Europe is an enormous source of pride."

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