Aris Thessaloniki Striker Javito Relishing Atletico Madrid Clash

Aris Thessaloniki striker Javito says that he is looking onward to facing Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

The Greek side welcomes the current Europa League holder in a Group B match and looking in front to the game, Javito can't wait to look the Spanish club.

"I am really looking onward to facing Atletico for the reason that they are from my mother country," said the 26-year-old striker, according to Uefa.com.

"You get a real hum when you score in big matches like this, but it's more significant that the team does well, no matter who scores."

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