Rebrov: I'd like Cristiano Ronaldo to be playing tonight
Ferencváros earned a 2-2 draw with Dinamo Kiev at home last week in the second of their Champions League group-stage fixtures. Tonight, Serhiy Rebrov's side is again at home but this time in the Puskás Aréna rather than the Groupama Aréna, the Green and Whites due to face Juventus in front of around 20,000 fans.
Before today's match against the Italian champions, head coach Serhiy Rebrov stated his team is waiting for the game with full confidence and that he himself feels his players are ready to take the fight to one of the best teams in the world.
"The match against Dinamo Kiev, especially in the second half, can give our players confidence", said Rebrov. "We have four tough matches in this period, for example, we played a league match against Fehérvár barely two or three days after the match against Dinamo Kiev, so one of the most important elements of our preparation is regeneration. We tried to pay attention to this in yesterday's training too. Everyone knows we’re playing against top teams in Europe, but my players are 100 percent ready for that. We are physically fit, well prepared, and everyone really wants to test themselves against players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, whom I really hope will be on the pitch tomorrow, or Lionel Messi. It is a great honour to represent Hungary and Ferencváros at the highest level of club football, but at the same time it is a responsibility for us. We are ready to play well!"
Ferencváros-Juventus, 21:00, Puskás Arena (TV: M4 Sport)
Of course, the mask-wearing rules also apply in this match, i.e. in the Puskás Arena, where all spectators are obliged to wear a mask covering their nose and mouth. Violation of the rule will result in ejection from the stadium and the instigation of criminal proceedings.