Ivović and Spaić in front of Croatia: No special motivation is needed against such an opponent

Montenegrin water polo players will play a derby against Croatia in the second round of Group A of the European Championship on Thursday from 20.30:XNUMX.

"Sharks" leave the role of favorites to "barracudas", because it is the team that came to Budapest with the greatest ambitions.

"They, along with Serbia, Hungary, Italy and Spain, are the main favorites for the trophy. We have changed the composition compared to the last competition, but you don't need any special motivation besides knowing that you are playing against such a national team. The motive is huge, it is important that we find a way to play with which they would stop their most murderous players. Their strongest links are the goalkeeper, backs and centers, I hope that through the next two training sessions and meetings we will be able to analyze them well," said Aleksandar Ivović.

The Vladan Spaić Center respects Croatia.

"Two years ago in Barcelona, ​​we played a tough match with Croatia, uncertain until the very end. I believe that we can match even now, but the most important is the match with Germany in the last round. Victory in that match most likely leads to an easier rival in the round of XNUMX. All we know that reaching the quarterfinals is the main goal," Spaić pointed out.