New European turn for the Real Betis. This Thursday, a match at the Benito Villamarín stadium against Celje on the third day of the Conference league phase. Day in which the green and white footballer bartra could participate for the first time this year in the continental competition.
The defender was a substitute and did not have minutes in the first leg of the previous tie against Kryvbas and in the one on October 24 against Copenhagen. In the return match with Kryvbas and the first of the league phase with Legia Warsaw he was not even in the squad due to muscle discomfort.
«I am happy with the performance, because It is important for the team that I look good on a daily basis. In the end, I think I’m happy in that aspect and I know I can continue to improve. I am for and for Betis and for and for the team and by continuing in this dynamic good things can be done,” Bartra commented at the press conference held this Wednesday.
He has also referred to the alternatives that exist in the center of the defense of the green and white team, stating that “I have always had a lot of competition in my position in my career.but I focus on myself, I am my own competition to give my best. It is a very healthy competition. With Diego (Llorente) I talk a lot about how we can improve, we talk a lot about football. Natan has come this year, he is performing very well and is helping us a lot. And Mendy is younger and is also contributing to what he is playing. It’s all very positive for the group.”
Bartra has also spoken precisely about his teammate’s performance. Diego Llorentewhose performance is causing people to talk in terms of selection. «Betis is one of the best Spanish teams and is up there. If we continue like this, the coach is giving opportunities to all the players who are at a good level. It is something that I have been lucky enough to be there for almost three years, being in the senior team is one of the best sporting experiences I have had in my life,” Bartra thinks.
Regarding the team and the meaning of being in European competition, the defender considers that “the teams that are in all three competitions know how difficult it is to stay on top in all of them. It is true that The message that must be given is not here at the press conference, it is tomorrow on the field. I am convinced that we have to show Europe that we are here.”
«As I am very stubborn, optimistic and a winner since I was little, I would tell you that staying on top and winning the Conference, why not. At least, want, train and play for it,” Bartra also commented 24 hours before the match against Celje.
Effects of DANA
During the press conference this Wednesday, Bartra also referred to the effects of DANA, stating that “it is very hard, we are in one of the hardest times in society in recent years. We are aware of this. Pablo (Fornals), with people so close, we see it. On the field it is like a shot, yes, but it is normal that it affects us, because it affects us all.”
“There is a lot of unity on the field and also in the locker room. When you unite this human group in this way, these things arise and you can help people who are in need so much. We talked about it in the locker room and we agreed to make the donation “I’m very proud, really. That’s the greatness of Betis,” added the green and white footballer.
