Sporting starlet on Lille debut: Champions League anthem gave me goosebumps | OneFootball

Geovany Quenda is ready to return to the big stages of the Champions League. The young winger of the lions, 18 years old, who regained his starting status after Geny Catamo's physical issues, is at the forefront to secure a spot in the starting eleven against Kairat Almaty - which already has a confirmed referee - and recalled the match against Lille (2-0) from last season, where he made his debut in the prestigious competition.

“We started well in the championship, we've been having good games. Even in the defeat against Porto, we played well. Now we're entering a European competition, against good players and good teams. We will try to start on the right foot. Sporting is a great club, it must always compete in major competitions and play against the best in Europe. Our goal is to try to be in the play-off,” he revealed to Sporting TV.

Next, Geovany Quenda showed that playing in the Champions League is a special moment for all players: “It's always thrilling to hear the anthem. We grew up watching great players in this competition. We have a dream, as players, to be able to play in the Champions League. Before the game [against Lille] I wasn't nervous, but when I heard the anthem I started to tremble a bit. I think the game went well.”

Before concluding, Sporting's number 7 stated that he is willing to do anything to help his teammates: “I am always ready to help the team. Whether as a starter or a substitute, I have to always be ready to help the team.”

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