Duarte: I believe in that, everyone will feel the power of Maracana

- Benfica always hires excellent players and that's why this will be another good season for them. They are excellent and excellent footballers, they have always been a team that had a quality team and it is natural that this will be a difficult game for us. I played against them last season, at Luž, which is a great stadium with a great atmosphere. We still managed to win. It is important that we are united in tomorrow's game and give our best on the field. I am aware of our quality, the game is 11 on 11 and I believe in triumph - said Duarte.

He compared the conditions in the Serbian and Portuguese championships.  

- The difference between the leagues in Portugal and Serbia, in addition to the teams that compete, is the level that is much higher there, the players as well, the greater number of stadiums, the atmosphere and that really helps a lot. The level of competition is much higher, Serbia also has excellent players, so in that respect there is no difference. As far as clubs are concerned, Zvezda is a huge club as much as Benfica. They have a great history, the difference is in the investments and the conditions, but the footballers are asking the most. We give our best and play at the highest possible level. The difference in terms of clubs is not that big .

He sees the fans as additional motivation for success against the Portuguese team.

- Our fans help us a lot, they lift us up when we need it. When the game starts, we already feel good energy and I think that all the teams coming feel that atmosphere, which is great for us. We have to use that as additional motivation .

He doesn't think about his performance, team play is important.

- Of course, strikers live off goals. We are doing a good job, we are training very well and I am sure that we will achieve a good result. Their strikers don't bother me, in my mind it's just that we will win, regardless of whether I score a goal. I will give my best, and if I have the opportunity, I hope to contribute to the team with a goal - said Duarte.

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