Fresneda celebrates first victory at the stadium and reveals double happiness.

The excitement was palpable in the air after Sporting Clube de Portugal secured a place in the round of 16 of the Champions League with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Right-back Fresneda made sure to express his joy during the Sport TV flash interview, revealing that this achievement holds special significance for him. “We knew the difficulties we would face in a stadium like this, against an opponent like this. It’s the first time I’ve won in this stadium, so it’s doubly happy for me. I’m very happy for myself, for the team, for the staff. We did a great job in this phase of the Champions League, now we have to keep looking ahead to the next game,” said the Spanish player, celebrating the historic victory.

Fresneda, with a sparkle in his eyes, highlighted the spirit of unity that prevails in the team. “This team is a family, we all fight together until the end. In the last games, we’ve been fortunate in the final minutes, but the secret of this team is to fight until the end. That is very important for a team playing in the Champions League. We ended up having a good first phase, now we need to think about what comes next,” he stated, revealing the strength and resilience that characterize the lions in this elite competition.

The full-back also commented on the importance of avoiding the competition’s playoff, something that, according to him, represents a great relief and an opportunity for rest. “It was a goal we had. We knew that if we won all the games, we would have that possibility. For us, it’s good to be able to rest for two weeks. Now, we need to focus on the Cup, on the League, and then return to the fight here in the Champions League,” he said, outlining the team’s next steps.

Fresneda did not hide his pride in representing Sporting, especially seeing the team among the best in Europe. “It’s an incredible pride, both for the club, for the team, and for me. It’s a huge pride for me to represent a club like Sporting and to be among the top eight. Now, we have to keep fighting in the next games, against any team. We must continue to represent Sporting this way,” he concluded, with the determination of someone who knows the journey is far from over.

This triumph not only solidifies Sporting’s position in the elite of European football but also ignites the flame of hope among the fans, who dream of more achievements in this Champions League. The future looks promising for the lions, who are now preparing to face new challenges, always maintaining the ambition to reach the top.