"I answer you in Catalan because it is my language"

The Galatasaray coach, who did speak in Spanish at the press conference, wanted to answer a question in Catalan, in a gesture that has been applauded by several fans on social media

Domènec Torrent, Galatasaray coach, during the match against Barça

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03/11/2022 09:47 CETUpdated 03/11/2022 10:35 CET

Domènec Torrenttechnician of Galatasaraylived a special night at the Camp Nou due to his status as a member of the Barça and his Barcelona past, but that was not an impediment for him to take a valuable draw for the second leg of the round of 16 Europa League.

After the match, Torrent He appeared at a press conference and left a curious moment that has generated a stir on social networks. The coach was asked in Spanish and answered in Catalan, in a gesture that many have applauded for wanting to defend his mother tongue. Of course, the technician also answered some questions in Spanish during his attention to the media.

“I am going to answer you in Catalan because it is my language and they will translate for you,” he said. Domènec Torrent before delving into his analysis of the match against Barça and the options of his team to pass the tie against the Catalans.