Gilberto: "I feel I am a more complete player"

BPLAY INTERVIEW

Eye to eye, with an open heart and under the sign of resilience! This, and much more, is what you can find in Gilberto's interview BPlay, as he reaches the milestone of 100 matches with the Sacred Mantle on. 

DEBUT AT LUZ

"When I was signed, when I arrived here, I went to see the stadium and always imagined how it would be the first time I would play officially. When I got the opportunity I was very happy, it was an amazing day, I remember exactly how it was! I try to give my all every time I go in there, because it is a very impressive environment."

MATCH 100

"I never imagined it would be so perfect. First, obviously, the team living a great moment, the Estádio da Luz completely packed, an incredible atmosphere, and the 'fans' shouting my name. It seems that many there already knew that it was my 100th game... It seems there was a little bit of expectation, and I saw the smiles of many fans when they saw me come on. I was very happy, I will carry that moment for the rest of my life!"

INFERNO DA LUZ

"I even got to see a little bit of the light show, and it is impressive. I had never seen anything like it, and it seems to get even stronger with the presence of the fans. The colors, the red, everything becomes stronger. The fans 'bought' the idea and everyone, with one voice, starts singing and the atmosphere is incredible."

EVALUATION

"I've played a lot of very good games, I've played in the Champions League, and my dream now is to get a title in this story, which is the most important thing. That's what a player is made of, that makes history at a club, so, that's what's missing for me to be complete. I improved a lot on the defensive side, and on the offensive side, here in Benfica, I have been very good, and I always try to evolve, because that is what a player is made of.  I have been learning a lot from my new teammates who arrived, also from Roger Schmidt, he helps us a lot to evolve. I feel I am a more complete player now."

VILA DO CONDE

"I hope the team keeps the focus [against Rio Ave on matchday 26 of the Liga Bwin], that's the most important thing, that we can play a great game and bring the three points home."