“This is a long-distance race, it is early to say some things”

The man from Egar praised his players for the effort made and for their success in reading the game. He spared no flowers Dembele’s: «I know what he is capable of, I like him a lot, I like how he plays and his attitude. He is supportive on defense. All of the above also help. We have players to make a difference and Ousmane is one of them.” The coach acknowledged that the play that ended in a goal Eric Garcia I was prepared: “Eric’s goal is strategic and I was prepared. We had to make a difference in this and it is the result of a job well done.” And she had an aside for Gavi: «It does not surprise me because I see him train every day. It is character and pure heart. I don’t want to be unfair to the others but surely the best of the game will have gone. It is a heart with legs.

The Catalan coach deepened his analysis: «The feeling is positive. But we need pause, and we need it. We have gone a little badly the first 15 minutes. Then, with the pause it has been seen a great barca. We had to match their intensity. From minute 20, we have dominated. The 0-1 comes from a transition. Sometimes the space is not generated and you must create superiorities. I like the positional game, but the rival also plays. We have not dominated until the goal. Then it was a great game. I think it has been a very complete game of those who have started and those who have left. The balance is positive. We have played in the opposite field. A very good game for the team, we had chances to score more goals. The team is very good and we have to take advantage of it. It’s a good sign to win here. We are in a good moment and situation. We have improved, but this is a long-distance race. It is early to say some things. You have to be humble.”

He insisted on prudence: «We have not won comfortably, neither in San Sebastián nor here. It has not been easy. But we have been very effective. But victory makes you more handsome, gives you morale and confidence. We will all wake up happy. There are already Champions, we are going to Cádiz… we will make rotations ». And he praised Ter Stegen’s performance again: “Keeping a clean sheet is also important. It gives us security. Marc is sensational. Today we scored a goal from a set piece. There are very positive things. 0-3 at Pizjuán… not everyone will win here».

also spoke Raphinha, author of the first goal. The Brazilian, boisterous on the wing, had a lot of impact in attack. “It was a very difficult game. The important thing is to score in official matches, I was a little anxious and today I scored. I hope more will come. I haven’t scored many headed goals. I dedicate it to my family, to my wife». Raphinha insisted on the character of the team to achieve a result of this type at Pizjuán: «Barcelona is the team that always has to have the ball. The desire we have to win shows that we always try to be at the top and that’s how we manage to score more goals.” Of course, he stopped the euphoria of the environment: «LaLiga is very long. Winning is very important, we are very happy but There’s still a lot. I understand that people are very excited, so are we.”

The Brazilian believes that he is adapting well to the team and “I am very happy, my teammates helped me a lot and now to continue working”. And he added: «No team plays a perfect game, we have to improve and we keep working for it. Dembélé and Lewandowski? They are great players, that I watched on TV and playing with them is easier.