Benfica Simão Sabrosa Champions League Round of 16 Reaction

STATEMENTS TO BTV

Club Brugge is Benfica's opponent in the round of 16 of the Champions League. The current Belgian champion came up against the reds in the draw hat took place this Monday, November 7, in Nyon, Switzerland, and that was attended by the Club's director of international relations, Simão Sabrosa.

"The bar for Benfica is to arrive in February and play the away game against Brugge, and then we can play in our stadium, where we are really very strong, side by side with our fans", he commented, in statements to BTV. "To overcome this opponent, we have to focus this way, respecting them to the maximum and displaying the values we have shown so far", completed Simão Sabrosa.

"Benfica always has support wherever it plays, it is something impressive, we believe that [in Belgium] it will be like that"

Simão Sabrosa

A strong red support is expected at the Jan Breydel Stadium, home ground of Club Brugge.

"Benfica always has support wherever it plays, it is something impressive. It's something that we nurture, that we enjoy, and that we work to make happen. We always have a lot of support, both at home and away. We believe that [in Belgium] it will be like that", he explained.

This is an atypical season, as the World Cup will force most competitions to halt and clubs will see their work routines disrupted.

"It will be a challenge for Benfica and the other teams present in this stage. It's something new, but certainly the professional Football structure is taking care of it, so we can get to February at the highest level", said the Club's Director of International Relations.