Barcelona needed a strong response after two consecutive defeats and their two young midfielders delivered when it mattered most.
The 3-0 victory over Levante at Camp Nou was not just about taking back control of La Liga; It also has to do with the rise of Marc Bernal and the growing influence of Fermin Lopez.
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So far, Bernal has scored in Barcelona’s last two home games, helping Barcelona defeat Mallorca 3-0. Against Levante, he opened the scoring again.
Review the game
In a post-match interview, Bernal admitted that the early moments of the game were tense before his goal steadied the team.
“They had a chance in the first minute but my goal gave us some breathing room. I’m really happy with the win and being able to help score a goal.” he said.
The young midfielder also showed an emotional side after scoring again at Camp Nou.
“I think a lot about my father’s goals and my doctors, who told me I would score. All goals are special.
“Will Pedri’s return mean I need a few minutes? This is Barca, the competition is very fierce and we all have to always strive for the highest level.”
Fermin’s analysis
Fermín Lopez scored a fantastic goal. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
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Fermin also made a strong statement. Although he started as a substitute, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder came on and scored the third goal with a precise left-foot shot from the edge of the penalty area.
Explaining the moment, he said: “We controlled the game better in the second half. I saw the gap and it turned out to be a good goal.
“I can shoot with both feet, I train a lot and when I can, I try.”
Fermin then revealed how he works on his weak foot. “When I was little, I couldn’t reach because I was so small! During my loan spell at Linares, my coach insisted a lot.
“Alberto, now in Albacete, told me to try and My legs, I’ve been working on. I was a little anxious before. I’m too anxious. “
When asked about his favorite position, he didn’t hesitate: “I prefer to play as an attacking midfielder, but I will play wherever the coach puts me.”
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Reflecting on the team’s reaction after the two defeats, he added,
“We didn’t play well in those two losses and we criticized ourselves, but we played a good game.
“Improvement? We gave our opponents too many chances. We have corrected this because it is not just a problem of defense, but also a problem of poor pressure in the frontcourt.” he concluded.
Source: World Sports News
