Marc Bernal continues to make his case at Barcelona.
The academy graduate began once more towards Rayo Vallecano, with Hansi Flick leaving Rodri on the bench regardless of indicating earlier than the match that the summer time signing would begin.
Bernal took his opportunity once again, producing one other assured efficiency as Barcelona maintained their excellent begin to the season, beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2.
The midfielder was happy with each his personal show and the group’s victory.
“I’m very proud of the match,” Bernal informed DAZN (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
Fairly than getting carried away, the teen insisted there may be a lot extra to return from the group.
“We’ll hold working exhausting – three wins out of three – and attempt to obtain all our targets,” he mentioned.
Bernal embraces competitors from Rodri
Rodri’s arrival has inevitably raised questions on Bernal’s position, notably with the Spain worldwide anticipated to compete for a similar midfield place.
For Bernal, although, competitors is just a part of enjoying for Barcelona.
In reality, slightly than viewing Rodri’s presence as a risk, Bernal seems to see the competitors as a possibility to develop alongside a top-class midfielder.
“That is Barça, the largest membership on the earth. There’s competitors, in fact, however that’s good and wholesome.”
Raphinha and Lamine Yamal earn Bernal’s reward
Bernal additionally reserved loads of reward for Barcelona’s attacking stars.
He singled out captain Raphinha as an necessary affect on the youthful gamers within the squad, describing the Brazilian as “a job mannequin.
“He helps us younger gamers; that’s the type of captain we would like, and we respect him significantly,” he added.
Lamine Yamal was one other apparent supply of satisfaction after lastly getting on the scoresheet twice.
“He couldn’t rating within the first two matches, however he all the time reveals the standard he possesses, which is immense.
“He managed to attain two targets, and we’re delighted for him.”
Bernal’s feedback additionally highlighted the joy round Barcelona’s summer time recruitment.
Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi impressed on the night time, with the midfielder describing them as “two nice additions.”
He credited the membership’s sporting division for bringing the pair to Catalonia and added,
“The supervisor and the employees are doing issues proper,” he concluded.
