Benfica v Real Madrid: Araújo confident for Champions League clash | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo made Benfica’s intentions very clear against Real Madrid. In a conversation with the Eagles’ official television channel, the central defender gave a short preview of the Champions League match, stating what is necessary to face the Spanish giant. In addition, the Portuguese player also spoke about the 2026 World Cup.

How is the group experiencing another big “final”? “Champions League matches are all special, but the group is doing well, we’re confident. We have to support each other tomorrow, we all have to be together and I believe that will make things easier. Also, with the support of our 12th player, and I believe tomorrow the stadium will be buzzing with an incredible atmosphere, it will make things easier.”

What is it like to face an opponent everyone knows? “All teams have weaknesses, it’s up to us tomorrow to expose ours less and theirs more, but we have to approach this game as a team and I believe it will be a great football match and in the end I hope victory smiles on Benfica.”

How have you been feeling personally and are you thinking about returning to the National Team and going to the World Cup? “Any player playing for Benfica should think about the World Cup and of course that’s one of my goals. I went through a bit of a tough period since last season, I had a bit of an annoying injury, I got through it well, spent some time regaining my rhythm and I believe I’m at my best now. I’m at 100 percent, now it’s game by game and I have to give my best to reach the National Team and, who knows, the World Cup.”

It should be noted that the match between Benfica and Real Madrid is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 28, at 8:00 p.m., at Estádio da Luz, where the Glorious are obliged to beat the Spanish side. The match of the eighth round of the Champions League will be refereed by Davide Massa.

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