Grimaldo: "To play in a club like Benfica was a dream"

At Luz since the January transfer market of the 2015/16 season, Grimaldo slowly won his space on the left side of  Benfica's defense.Against Rio Ave, last Saturday, he played the match 50 for the eagles; Now, in an interview with BTV, he remembers the best moments.

PLAY FOR BENFICA AND FULFILL A DREAM

“To play for a club like Benfica was a dream since I was little. I dreamt of becoming a footballer and to do it so at Benfica is a dream.”

2017/18, THE BEST SEASON WITH AN EAGLE ON HIS CHEST

“Yes, it is being the best season! In the first season, I arrived in the middle of the season and I was settling down; in the second season, I had an injury that forced me to be sidelined for some time. But it was a good season because I played a few matches and the most important thing was the team managed to win the titles in the end.”

FIRST MATCH FOR BENFICA

“I remember I was a substitute, in the League Cup. We won by a five-goal difference [Moreirense, 1-6]. I was looking forward to playing the first match because I had been at Benfica for some time and I wanted to wear the jersey and play a few minutes. I felt well and I was calm. The important thing was to make my debut and start a journey. I have already reached the 50 matches, hope to play many more.”

MATCH 15 AND THE FIRST GOAL

“It was against Feirense, through a free kick. The win was already secured but to score a goal with Benfica’s jersey at Estádio da Luz was a special moment. I have been training free kicks for many years and I was very happy to have scored my first goal for Benfica with a free kick.”

MATCH 25 BRINGS THE FOURTH LEAGUE TITLE IN A ROW AS PRIZE

“It was the most beautiful match I could have played, especially for the final it had, for the celebrations. It is amazing to be on the pitch and be able to enjoy that. I never imagine it.”

JERSEY ALLUDING TO THE 50 MATCHES

“Thank you very much! I will keep it at my place. It is incredible! Very pretty. It is amazing to have a jersey of the match 50.”

Text: Marco Rebelo

Pics: SL Benfica