Fermin Lopez concedes blended feelings after first Barcelona goal in Mallorca draw
Fermin Lopez admitted emotion after scoring his first goal for Barcelona in their 2-2 draw with Mallorca.
Lopez come off the bench to score Barca’s equaliser.
He said, “I’m glad to have scored my first goal with this shirt, with the club I longed for as a kid, however it’s the most important thing.
“We’re returning home hurt by the dropped points, yet we will address our slip-ups and proceed to play Sevilla.
“Raphinha put the ball in the crate and [Robert] Lewandowski dummied it to allow it to come through.
“I attempt to do what the coach requests that I do and help the team however much as could be expected. I’m extremely appreciative to Xavi for the certainty and the open doors.
“It’s difficult to imagine a year ago that I’d be where I’m presently. It was a time of learning and it has assisted me with satisfying my fantasy. Presently I want to keep helping the team.”
He added, “Xavi asked Lamine Yamal and me to play our hearts out, to have character. The team attempted until the end. We leave with that, but we must be self-critical.”
The Brazilian winger impress with two goal commitments on a otherwise frustrating night.
Raphinha scored Barcelona’s first goal, assisted the second, and turned in a total going after attacking performance forgettable Tuesday night fixture against mid-table Mallorca. Barca followed two times, and pushed for a victory late on, yet had to make due with a 2-2 draw.
But, the equaliser eventually came, Raphinha cutting onto his left foot and lashing a shot into the base corner from 20 yards out. The Brazilian ought to have made it two on the stroke of half time, yet sent a shot flying over the bar subsequent to going through on goal. What’s more, Barca were made to pay for their inability to convert.
