The young Barcelona star, Ansu Fati is back in the spotlight after leading his team to a big victory in the inaugural match of the 2020-2021 Champions League group phase. The Blaugrana succeeded in overthrowing representatives from Hungary, Ferencvaros with a score of 5-1.
Playing at the headquarters of their pride, Camp Nou, Wednesday (21/10/2020) earlier this morning, Barcelona immediately took the lead through Lionel Messi’s white point goal in the 27th minute. Fati then gave the Blaugrana their lead before the first half ended.
The goal was scored in the 42nd minute after he received a gastric pass from Frenkie de Jong. Ansu Fati admitted that De Jong’s pass was very good, so he had no trouble converting it into goals.
What a win for Barca. We have started well, to continue adding. Thanks to their teammates, they make it easier for me, “said Fati as quoted from the Goal International website, Wednesday (21/10/2020).
“Frenkie’s bait was incredible. “The goal is dedicated to my nephew, because my brother has just had a daughter,” continued the player with the Spanish passport.
Then three Barcelona players, Philippe Coutinho, Pedri, and Ousmae Dembele, each of whom listed their names on the scoreboard in the second half. Meanwhile, the visitors’ camp minimized the defeat through Ihor Kharatin’s action in the 70th minute.
Fati admitted that she was very happy to be able to make a big contribution to her team’s victory this time. The Spanish player does not deny that he is more motivated by being in the same team with Lionel Messi.
“Messi is still Messi. He can score goals in any action. We are very happy to have him here with us and I continue to learn from him,” he said.
“We started with a good win, we have to continue like that,” added Fati. “[My goal is] thanks to all my team-mates, they made things easy for me. It was a fantastic pass from Frenkie [De Jong] and I just had to push the ball.”
“We are happy with this situation that anyone can score a goal. I think that is good for the team, it means we can all be counted on. We are all doing better. I continue to feel the change in a positive direction with Barcelona. I hope everyone can go along with what it is. that we planned, “he said again.