Gerard Martin: Our goal this season is to win every title

After Barcelona's Gerard Martín lost to Birmingham in a penalty shootout during a preseason friendly, he was interviewed by Catalunya Ràdio.

How did you feel leaving the pitch after this match?

We played a bit tough, and their pace was also better than ours. We are just starting preseason preparation, so this is very normal. However, I also think we showed quite a few very exciting moments during the match, and our current team is very young, so we should be satisfied with our performance.

The team showed resilience in the face of adversity at all times during the match. You were even able to turn the tide, overturning a 0-1 deficit to a 2-1 lead, and eventually drawing with the opponent, and this is a very young team, right? How do you view these young players from the first team?

Very good, as everyone saw in this match, we showed a very high level of competition and a good competitive attitude. The pace of the game and the tactical cooperation on the field need to be gradually mastered and acquired through practice in each match. I am very satisfied with everyone's performance and the team's performance.

Today you partnered with Andreas Christensen, forming a novel central defensive pairing that had arguably never played together before, right?

Christensen, last season I don't think we had many opportunities to play together, but he is an extremely good player, and it's always a great and very happy experience to play alongside him. As for this preseason, it might feel a bit strange because many first-team regulars are still missing. Yes, it is a bit strange, because most of the team currently consists of young players, and there are fewer regular first-team teammates here. However, ultimately that's the situation, they are doing very well now, and we are very happy.

Gerard Martín had a very good season last season, and it seems you have solidified your starting position in the first team...

This must be constantly proven in every training session and every match, and I will do my best to ensure this continues.

This week, in all interviews, you have made it very clear that one of the main goals for this season, or one of the most important major goals, is still to win the Champions League...

Yes, our goal this season is to win all titles, and for the Champions League, we have special passion, anticipation, and desire. However, we also hope to win all other competitions we participate in.

Finally, to conclude, how was the training camp at St. George's Park?

Honestly, it was really great, the training facilities here are excellent. The climate here is also more suitable for training than in Barcelona; you won't be tormented by unbearable heat. Very good, everything here is very comfortable for us.

These are the views expressed by Gerard Martín in his interview. Therefore, we and he himself were confirmed, and his sports jacket also confirmed this – after this match in Birmingham, England, the temperature here was indeed quite cool and pleasant. And this match ultimately saw the English team win after a penalty shootout.

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