Dudu delights in CSKA success

Rare goal
The 23-year-old rose unmarked to head in Daniel Carvalho's corner on 59 minutes and lift CSKA to second in the section. The goal was something of a rarity for the defensive midfielder, who is more accustomed to breaking up attacks than leading them and he was enjoying the moment.

'Going well'
"Thank God everything is going well for me," he told uefa.com. "I'm not a forward, I'm just trying to do my best for my team. My job is to stop the opposition and start moves. Scoring is a bonus. Daniel Carvalho delivered the cross, similar to one he had made earlier. I couldn't get to the first one but the second time I met the ball and scored."

'Powerful team'
The victory could not have been better timed coming as it did ahead of back-to-back games against Arsenal FC. CSKA kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against FC Porto and Dudu says his side will now take on last season's finalists with confidence.

'No fear'
"It will be a very difficult game. Arsenal are a very good, powerful team," he said. "They were runners-up last year and of course we have total respect for them. But we aren't afraid of them. We're also a very good team so it will be a battle but we have a good chance. At home we have to do everything we can to win - whatever the game. When we are away we must look for a point but at home will do our best to win."

'Like a family'
Dudu, who chose CSKA ahead of city rivals FC Spartak Moskva when he signed for the club last season, was one of four Brazilians in the side against Hamburg, and the growing South American contingent are feeling at home in the Russian capital. "Having four Brazilians in the team is like a family," said Dudu. "We are friends and it is a very good atmosphere. If a fifth were to come it would be even better."