The full back spoke prior to the second round of matches in the group stage of the Champions League, noting that "Porto are a complete team that has good forwards, they’ve played in the champions league for several years and are dangerous because they have quality players capable of scoring. It will be complicated."

As to whether the Portuguese side are favourites in this match, the Brazilian said "it is very difficult to talk about favourites. Although Porto are favourites because they playing at home but we have great possibilities. We will play with humility until the last minute and fight. Porto are seeded in recent years but we know we can win any game if we do the work we have to do and are focused. There is nothing more important than the team. Atletico will always fight for every game. The squad is very well balanced and matches up very well. We have demonstrated in the Europa League and the European Super Cup that we won last season."