After the heavy 1-0 win away to Malmö FF a week ago, another tough match for Djurgården is waiting today. Kim Bergstrand's and Thomas Lagerlöfs team tops the Swedish four points ahead of AIK, which they meet today at Friends Arena.
- You always want to win the derby. Now it is also one to two so it is clear that it will be damn cool and that means a lot, says Bergstrand to SVT Sport.
The last time Djurgården beat AIK in an all-Swedish derby was 2011, ie eight years ago. But that wipes Marcus Danielson away.
- We see it as a match in the Allsvenskan, like. This derby ghost that everyone is talking about, we don't believe that, says the Dif captain.
AIK is the reigning champion and has set his sights on a second straight gold. But coach Rikard Norling has respect for the opponent.
- They have really impressed. It is clear that we are aware that we will play against a really good Swedish defense, says Norling.