Maccabi Haifa will meet PSG this evening (Wednesday) for a particularly festive match at Sami Ofer where the balance of power on the grass is clear to everyone, but in the opinion of one of the players in Group H in the Champions League – anything can happen. Benfica player Joao Mariowho will face Juventus in the corresponding match, referred to his opponent from last week and her match against Leo Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and the other stars.
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“I wouldn’t eulogize Maccabi Haifa against PSG,” said Mario. “It may be that Paris rose above the rest of the house, but we must give maximum respect to every opponent, and like Juventus (who lost 2:1), Haifa can also give a fight today.”
“I was surprised by Haifa’s ability last week,” he continued. “I didn’t know this team that well, but you shouldn’t underestimate them. We did our part and got the three points in the opening round, but away from home will be no less difficult.” As you may remember, in the first game of the campaign, Mario injured Sof Podgorano and did not even receive a card for the serious offense, which led to rage on the green side: “He deserved a red.”
About the match against Juba he said: “They changed quite a few things in their training and mental approach, we believe in the ideas of our coach. We are at the beginning, but want to keep improving. We know how big Juve is, I played for many years in Italy and we will meet a European giant. It’s a formidable opponent.”