Union coach Sergio Conceição emphasized the difficulty of the upcoming confrontation against Al Wahda of the UAE, confirming that the match carries a decisive nature that does not allow for stumbles, as the team aspires to continue its continental journey.

The Portuguese coach explained during the press conference that playing on Union's home ground and among its fans represents a significant morale boost, pointing out the importance of utilizing this support to achieve a positive result.

Conceição pointed out that this stage of the tournament is characterized by strength, especially with the knockout system, which requires high focus and doubled effort from all players on the field.

The coach spoke about the strength of the opponent, explaining that Al Wahda possesses distinguished elements, but he stressed his team's confidence in its abilities, despite some technical differences between the two sides.

He also acknowledged the challenges within the team, most notably the absences and injuries that have affected some positions, confirming that work is ongoing to compensate for these shortcomings in the best possible way.

For his part, Dutchman Steven Bergwijn confirmed that the confrontation will not be easy, pointing to the great enthusiasm of the players and their desire to please the fans and qualify for the next round.

Bergwijn added that the technical staff, led by Conceição, is working hard to prepare the team technically, confirming that the players are responsible for executing the instructions on the field.

The player concluded his statements by confirming that the team is living in a state of harmony, and that everyone is united behind one goal, which is to achieve victory and move forward towards winning the Asian Champions League title for the elite.