http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bruno-Alves-c8108 sums up Zenit’s UEFA Champions League performance ahead of Spartak Moscow clash
Zenit St. Petersburg defender Bruno Alves has reiterated his desire to defeat Spartak Moscow in the upcoming Russian Premier League encounter, after claiming a 3-1 win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186 in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League at home.
Having lost their opening day European meeting 2-1 against FC Apoel, Zenit celebrated their first win against the Dragons in the Champions League. In the group stages of the cup tournament, the Meshki have been drawn against Shakhtar Donetsk, Apoel and Porto.
The Portuguese defender was not involved in the Champions League clash against the Primeira Liga champions, as he had picked up a red card against Apoel. Alves lamented his absence and revealed that he would have loved to play against his former club, Porto.
Portistas defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-Fucile-c19163 received his marching orders during the first half of the match, and Alves has admitted that the sending off really helped Zenit claim all three points against the Portuguese club.
“I think we were stronger and we were very motivated against Porto. But, of course, due to the removal of Fucile, it became much easier to control the pace of the match. Zenit won a remarkable victory and we have proved that we can play quality football
against big teams. Zenit showed a great game. We scored beautiful goals, created a lot of chances for goals.” The Portuguese national was quoted as saying.
The former AEK Athens player revealed that Zenit are in high spirits ahead of the upcoming fixture and assured the fans of an entertaining and quality display in the remaining matches of the Russian Premier League.
“It is going to be a great match. The team is well prepared and motivated for the game. We really want to win, in order to please our fans. If we win, it will be something really special.” Alves told in his pre-match press conference.
Zenit are to visit Luzhniki stadium in the upcoming league meeting against their arch rivals, and the Portuguese stopper hoped for a win against the Moscow-based club.
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