Jorge Jesus welcomes the challenge of a visit from the European champions

"We feel confident as well and I say that knowing we will be taking on the best team in the world. We believe in ourselves and since the draw we have been dreaming of qualifying for the next round", opened Jorge Jesus in his Champions League pre-match press conference this Monday afternoon.

Although the Alvalade boss is refusing to throw in the towel, with nothing else but a win capable of keeping qualification hopes alive, he does recognise that the odds are stacked against his team: "It has been getting harder, but we are still dreaming. Our intention tomorrow will be to play as well as we did in Madrid, but of course it will be hard. Madrid know a lot more about our team now. Playing in front of our fans will give us that extra bit of passion, but for Real Madrid it doesn't mean much and that is why they are the best. Everyone knows where they are at their best, they have the World Player of the Year and best goalscorer."

Tomorrow also promises to be the stage or a battle between Cristiano Gelson. For Jorge Jesus, this is the perfect opportunity for the Alvalade starlet to show what he can do against the world's best: "He (Ronaldo) is really strong right now in terms of goals. His talent is all down to how professional he is and the passion he shows for the game. When he finishes his contract with Real Madrid he will be 37 or 38. It would be great if he came back home with the same passion, but for now all we an do is imagine it. Gelson will have a shot in the Champions League to show what he can do. The game will be broadcast around the world and the lad will have his chance. Everyone in Portugal already knows who he is and the rest of the world will as well, similar to what happened with Figo. Of course him and Figo are different, but that doesn't mean they can't follow the same path."