Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez stole the present of their, scoring a sensational hat-trick.
The 22-year-old took residence the match ball together with the Participant of the Match trophy. Talking after the sport, he mirrored on his achievement, highlighting the staff’s function in his success.
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“It’s a dream come true, it’s my first hat-trick with Barça. Now I hope my teammates signal the ball for me as a result of it’s all due to them,” he mentioned.
The attacking midfielder additionally shared his most well-liked place and dedication to the coach’s plans.
”I really feel extra comfy as an attacking midfielder as a result of I can play my sport, rating objectives, and supply assists, however I’m on the coach’s disposal for no matter he wants.
Looking forward to the upcoming conflict with Actual Madrid on the Santiago Bernabeu, Fermin expressed confidence in his staff’s momentum.
“Beginning in El Clasico? That’s the coach’s resolution,” Fermin added.
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“We’re feeling good, we hope to play a terrific sport and win on the Bernabéu. We would have liked a sport like this,” he mentioned.
‘Dro’ impresses on Champions League debut
Barcelona’s 17-year-old prodigy, Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernández, additionally made headlines in the identical match.
Making his Champions League debut, he began the sport and offered the help for Barcelona’s second objective.
Pedro Fernandez made his Champions League debut. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
Reflecting on the expertise, the teenager described it as a milestone second. “It’s a particular and unforgettable day.
“I at all times dreamed of enjoying video games like this, and I’m very glad about it. At the moment I performed higher than the opposite day.
“Hansi informed me I’d play as a winger and I’m grateful for the chance,” he mentioned.
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Dro admitted that he felt calmer than in his earlier appearances and defined the steerage he obtained from Hansi Flick.
“He asks me above all to offer my all with out the ball, to press exhausting, and with the ball, he tells me to get pleasure from myself and present what I carry to coaching.
“The coach offers us the liberty to chop inside, and I really feel very comfy there. There’s extra space to suppose and transfer freely.”
Assessing the staff’s total efficiency, ‘Dro’ mentioned, “I believe we performed a really critical sport. In the beginning of the second half, we had some difficulties after their objective, however we have been organised.”
He additionally revealed his pleasure for the upcoming El Clasico. “I’m actually trying ahead to enjoying in El Clasico. I’d undoubtedly be nervous about enjoying in it, however I’m enthusiastic about it.”
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