Aursnes: "It will be a tough match"

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Qualified for the round of 16, Benfica faces Maccabi Haifa on matchday 6 of group H of the Champions League, scheduled for 8 pm on Wednesday, November 2, in Israel.

What do you expect from the match? Do you think you will find the most enthusiastic atmosphere in Israel of all the away matches you have played?

The game here [at Estádio da Luz] was difficult, against a difficult team that plays very aggressively. We expect that, or more. They play at home, they will have the support of the fans and they want to win, but so do we. It's hard to say if it will be the most difficult, but it will be a tough match.I played there last season and it's a tough trip. They have good fans, a good atmosphere and they have shown here that they are a good team.

Do you believe it is possible to finish first in the group? You''ll have to do as well as PSG or recover the goal difference...

We want to win, and then we'll see how the other match [Juventus-PSG] goes. We have to focus on our game and we must win it. We have the mentality of winning every match and that is a good habit.

You have played in the center and on the left. What is your preferred position?

I have played mainly in the center, but I like to play both positions. I am a versatile player and can play both center and left. I try to play my way, I'm not a classic winger, but I like both.