Roig: “In the finals there are three Englishmen and a little Spaniard on foot”

How happy are you?

Very happy. Being able to play a European final is important. We already have the final and we are going to enjoy these moments and prepare it with great enthusiasm.

It was time?

The third time was the charm and we have reached the third semi-final in the Europa League. For a Spanish team to arrive is fine. Not all of them are going to be English. Three Englishmen and a little Spaniard called Villarreal.

Soccer is owed one?

We suffered, but we played with our heads, we played a good game. We have achieved it and the third time has come.

You talk about breaking the hegemony of the English, what does it mean for you?

Not for me alone. This is the work of many people, of many players. Now I remember many people who have passed and made us grow from Second to First. For me it is a pride to be the president of a club that is going to play in a Europa League final.

Is the bet on Emery confirmed?

The bet was on the CEO, who is the one who elected him. The players say that this semifinal has been dedicated to me, but this is the credit of many, many people. Unai has contributed and like him many other people.

They will go to the final …

Well, to face a very powerful club like Manchester. But we are going to prepare it with a lot of effort and great enthusiasm.