Brazilian midfielder Villian commented on the upcoming match with the Belgians.

On Friday, July 6, Brazil will play against Belgium in the quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup. The match will begin at 21:00 and will be held in Kazan. The winner of the pair will meet with the winner of the pair Uruguay - France.

"The team progressed from the first game. In the first match there was nervousness, the debut with Switzerland was more difficult, but we step by step increased the speed. I think that now we are at the same level as in qualifying matches, "- quotes Willian's official site Chelsea.

"We have great respect for our rival, we know what level of skill Belgium has. But we must continue to play in the same way, adding from the match to the match, and this is exactly what we will do in the upcoming meeting ".

"Azar is a very modest player, and I like to play with him on a club level every day. But now for each of us it's time to protect the colors of his team, and I hope to be the winner. He is one of the best players in the world, but now I'm on the other side, and I want to do everything for victory. I know that after that we will remain friends ".