Domènec Torrenttechnician of Galatasarayhas valued in the microphones of Movistar Champions League the tie that the Turkish club has achieved in its visit to Camp Nou in the first leg of the round of 16 Europa League.
live tie: “After the results, studying Barcelona and the rivals who have passed through here a lot, we wanted there to be a second game in Istanbul and I think we have achieved it. There is a second game in Istanbul.”
Sorting Options: “When they ask me how many options you have. I always say options. I don’t think about numbers. We have to play really well if we want to go through the tie. We have to play almost perfect”.
Barca supporter: “Fan, no. I’ve been a member of Barcelona since I was little, but today no one doubts that I’m from Galatasaray. Special? Yes, because I spent many years here. Glorious years with players like Xavi, exceptional. Now he’s showing it as a coach for me. very special for Galatasaray because they haven’t come here for many years, to a great stage with a lot of atmosphere.
The technician spent minutes later for a press conference.
Domènec Torrent, explained that you can’t “go out and play Barça face to face” after achieving a 0-0 at the Camp Nou with a defensive approach.
“We have planned the game like this because we were playing against Barça and they had just scored four goals against the other rivals. We have tried to minimize his great offensive qualities and in many phases of the match we have succeeded. If you go against Barça with your chest uncovered, you can hit it”analyzed the Spanish coach at a press conference.
One of the great protagonists of the match was Inaki Penathe goalkeeper of Barça ceded to Galatasaraywho made three worthwhile stops. “Today he has shown once again that he is a goalkeeper who gives a lot of security, a very calm goalkeeper who plays very well with his feet. He has a bright future ahead of him.” Torrent.
In addition, he added that the great merit that now Peña be in Galatasaray is from Ricard Segarrathe goalkeeping coach of the Turkish team: “He spent 22 years at Barça and knew Iñaki Peña very well”.