Ludogorets went through their official practice session at the “Basaksehir Fatih Terim” stadium on Wednesday at 8:00PM. Despite the problems regarding their flight from Varna, the team’s schedule was not interrupted. 

The session continued an hour and all 19 players took part, including Marcelinho, who is serving a penalty and will not play against Istanbul Basaksehir.

The coach Dimitar Dimitrov and the team captain Svetoslav Dyakov held a press conference prior to the practice. 

 “We know a lot about our competitor. They are a strong team with class and almost became Turkey’s champions. The other team includes a lot of quality players who have played in big tournaments. It will be tough, but I rely on the experience from the tournaments which has been gained over the years. I always say that our chances are fifty-fifty. We have watched their performance and we know their pros and cons. Lie every other coach I hope to win, but I will be happy with an even score, considering how tough it will be for us”, said Dimitrov.

 “I expect this to be a hard game. The competitor is a strong team and it will turn out to be a classy match. I expect the traditional surround when it comes to a Turkish club being host – cheering fans, etc. But this will not determine our performance because we go out on the field every time striving to win. I am very happy for Caicara, he is a great player and a good man, but tomorrow we are going for the victory”, said Dyakov. 

The former Ludogorets player Junior Caicara, who now plays for Istanbul Basaksehir, surprised the champions during their training last night.. 

At the end of the session the Brazilian with Bulgarian passport showed up at the stadium and spoke to the management of Ludogorets – Angel Petrichev, Metodi Tomanov and Temenuga Gazdova.

After that Caicara got together with his former teammates.