Having scored Benfica’s added-time winner in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg against Zenit, Brazilian forward Jonas sat down to tell UEFA.com how much performing well in the competition means to the Portuguese club and its players.
UEFA.com: How important is it for you to play UEFA Champions League football?
Jonas: For me it’s the greatest competition in Europe. It has a different vibe than the others. For a player, it’s important to play in this competition. It’s a competition everyone wants to play in – the whole world watches it and it’s a privilege to play in it. When I was young I always watched it on TV, particularly t…