Benfica defender: Chelsea is very strong, but we will work hard to win and advance to the next round

June 28th in the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup, Benfica will play against Chelsea. Before the game, Benfica defender Antonio Silva was interviewed by DAZN.

Benfica drew 2-2 with Boca in the first round of the Club World Cup, but then defeated Auckland City and Bayern in succession and successfully qualified from the group. Antonio Silva first said: "After the first group match, everyone thought we could not advance. But we responded well to the game against Auckland City, although the first half of the game was tough."

Antonio Silva then talked about the last game Benfica defeated Bayern 1-0. "Due to the weather at that time, it was difficult for me and the whole team, but we played a great game. We were well prepared. We knew that the German team would use high pressure to press and react quickly when the ball was lost. We managed to get rid of this press and scored. In the first half, Bayern put more pressure in the second half, and we could only try to hold on to the victory, but it was also part of the football."

After the last round, Benfica veterans Otamendi and Antonio Silva celebrated the victory. Antonio Silva said: "What he said to me will stay between us. You can see him happy for me, for the team, for the victory. He thinks it's our moment because we all contribute to the result."

Antonio Silva then talked about his next opponent Chelsea: "We all know the strength of the England team, they are a very strong team with a young roster and full of energy and playing very active football. But we're ready to We will play in Benfica's way, strive to win and advance to the next round. We will defend our ambitions until the last moment."

veteran Di Maria will bid farewell to Benfica after the Club World Cup, and Antonio Silva finally said: "He is a very special player, he represents an era of football, he has played a decisive role in his national team and the clubs he plays. We are now enjoying every moment he brings."