After being named MVP in Barcelona's impressive 5-2 win over Crvena zvezda, Iñigo Martínez shared his pride in the team's performance and his commitment to Barcelona’s success.
🎙️ On Receiving MVP: "I’m very proud of the team and the win tonight, but I also want to be clear—this MVP award belongs to the whole team. We worked together, and it’s the collective effort that matters most. I’m not usually the one to receive individual awards like this, but for me, the most important thing is the team trophies. We’ll keep fighting for those."
🎙️ On Maintaining Focus: "There were moments where we let our guard down. After we scored, we relaxed a bit, which allowed them to come at us. In the second half, we changed the tempo, and it was a different game. We need to keep working on maintaining our intensity, especially when leading, and avoid becoming complacent."
🎙️ Reflecting on the Team's Progress: "The level of play right now is fantastic. We’re doing things very well, and you can see it on the pitch. But as a defender, I know that when the team drops its intensity, we all feel it. That’s something we need to avoid. Still, we’re happy with the performance, and we aim to keep up the good work."
🎙️ On Scoring the Opening Goal: "Raphinha’s delivery was spot-on, and we had already noticed they struggled at the back post. When I saw the ball coming, I knew it was a good chance. I’m always happy to help the team in any way I can, and it’s great to be able to score in these big games."
🎙️ Moving Forward with the Right Mindset: "Winning this match is important, but the most important thing is that we continue to progress. We have to stay focused and avoid any slip-ups in the future. We know that every point counts in this competition."
🎙️ On Staying United as a Squad: "The squad is in a great rhythm right now, but we need to ensure we remain disciplined and focused. We have a long season ahead, and we can’t afford to take our foot off the gas, whether it’s against Red Star or any other team. I’m sure we can keep performing well if we stick to our game plan and continue to push each other."
Iñigo’s dedication and perspective reflect a team-oriented mindset, crucial for maintaining Barcelona’s form and ambitions across competitions this season.