"We have to show we are champions": Dave Bulthuis ACL Interview

The first Dutchman to win the AFC Champions League, Dave Bulthuis, says he and his Ulsan Hyundai teammates are focused on a second ACL title in as many seasons, to prove that last year's triumph wasn't a fluke.

"We had a pretty good time last year. I think nobody was expecting that we will win the Champions League, especially because all the players were very disappointed that we didn't win the K League. But we talked after to each other and we told each other 'let's just end the season positive,' and of course, you need a little bit luck but it was a big moment for us."

"We have to show that we are actually champion. That's what I say. I will not say the pool is weak, but I mean, we played against stronger opponents. And that's also the dangerous part because maybe when you play against less strong opponents, maybe you think that you're gonna win game on like 80%. But we have to remember this is the Asian Champions League and we have to show that our qualities are the best and all eyes on on us now this tournament and show that this was not a one time thing for us to win the Champions League, we have to show them again that we want to go to the next next rounds."

Full interview available on KLeague.com