The striker is determined to help his team progress against Arsenal

Sporting CP visit Arsenal this Wednesday in the return leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Striker Luis Suárez spoke on behalf of the group to discuss the decisive duel with the current Premier League leaders.

Ambitions for the game
“Personal ambition takes a back seat, because getting the victory is paramount to continue making history at a group level. It's a very beautiful game and a great opportunity that we want to enjoy.”

His remarkable debut season for Sporting CP
“I think it's been a very beautiful season for me and I'm enjoying it to the fullest. Physically, I'm doing very well, I believe I'm in the best moment of my career in every sense. I work to make the season even better, without looking at any ceiling or records. I'm enjoying it and I think I can still give goals and more help to the team.”

A week with three important games (SL Benfica in Liga Portugal and FC Porto in the Taça de Portugal)
“We are here because we are professionals and because we know how to handle emotions all the time. It's a beautiful week and we'll take it game by game, so tomorrow is the most important game right now.”

The challenge ahead
“Since the first leg ended, we've been thinking about this challenge. Whatever happens, all Sporting CP fans imagine ourselves advancing to the next round. If there's any team that can do that, it's us.”

The feeling of shining in the UEFA Champions League
“It means everything. This season in the Champions League has a much sweeter taste than the first one for me, at Olympique Marseille. That one, without many minutes for me, made me reflect a lot, and I constantly sought to get back to that level. Therefore, I'm enjoying it so much. For that child who played barefoot at Santa Marta, this is a dream come true.”

Sporting CP's approach to the match
“We have no fear. Tomorrow we have an opportunity to show what we are made of. Many players work to enjoy these games and I think our talent will shine through once again in the Champions League.”

Memories of his time in England, at Watford FC
“I only had one pre-season while my future was being decided there. It was a transitional period and it served as a learning experience.”