Be'er Sheva Captain Vitor Pledges All-Out Effort to Reach Champions League

On August 25, Be'er Sheva captain Miguel Vitor spoke to Sport 5 ahead of the crucial Champions League playoff second leg against Sabah. Nearly two decades after playing in the Champions League with Benfica against FC Copenhagen, Vitor expressed his strong desire to lead Be'er Sheva to the group stage of the tournament. He emphasized the significance of the moment for both himself and the club, saying, "I want to close the circle today, bring this team to the Champions League. We want Be'er Sheva fans to experience it. This will be one of the greatest moments in my career and something I haven't done with this club."

Vitor acknowledged the challenges ahead, noting that the playoff demands more and that every player dreams of playing in the Champions League. He recalled his past experience playing against AC Milan and stressed the importance of maintaining their style of football. Regarding the team's preparation, he said, "I won’t say too much in the locker room; we come mentally ready for games like this. Coach Kozuch will give us the motivation and final push before the match."

He concluded with a message to the fans, promising to give their all on the pitch and expressing hope to achieve something great for the club. The interview highlights Be'er Sheva's ambition as they stand just 90 minutes away from reaching the Champions League group stage for the first time in their history.