The central German Sanchez said this Thursday that Granada's pass to the quarterfinals of the Europa League, achieved despite losing 2-1 to Norwegian Molde in the second leg, is “a historical moment that will be valued over time.”
Germán recognized after the clash at a press conference that he was “very excited” to “get this and with this squad”, and that players like he who come “from the mud” value him “much more if it fits”.
“We are in a historical moment that will be valued over time, it is to be proud of all. We have achieved it by enjoying and competing, I'm super excited and very happy, “added the Cadiz defender.
Germán said that they were clear that the game “was going to be difficult” because Molde “has done many things well to be in the round of 16” and “as in the first leg, they have risked.”
“There is a lot of work behind this, many games. There is a nucleus that we have been with for several years and Those who come get in trouble and behave as they should. That Granada rub shoulders with the best of Europe has a lot of merit“, he sentenced.
Germán stressed that they are a team that “grows in the face of adversity “, and that they are” hungry and very excited “in the face of what they now have ahead of them, although he did not pronounce on a preferred rival in this Friday's draw.
“Now it's time to rest and think about him next game against Valencia, we don't think about who can touch us. We are excited only that the name of Granada appears, we have no preference because we enjoy the trip, “he concluded.