Speaking to Jijantes FC earlier today, Celta Vigo star and La Masia graduate Oscar Mingueza commented on several Barcelona-related topics including the team’s run this season and his time at the club.
He began by giving his opinion on Barcelona’s two contrasting performances against Borussia Dortmund and how all that mattered was that they qualified.
“Now you see a stronger Barça. They suffered the other day, but it’s difficult to face a match with a 4-0 lead. The important thing was to get through.”
Elaborating on what made it difficult to succeed at a club like Barcelona, he spoke on the intensity demanded by the management and how there was virtually no room for error.
“Barça defend very high and press a lot. They can play with possession or on the counterattack. They are in very good shape.”
“We will have to be close to a 10 to win anything,” he added on Celta’s chances in the upcoming game.
As a defender, Mingueza understood how highly demanding Hansi Flick’s high line is and spoke with amazement on the setup.
“You have to be very focused with the line so high. It’s a great achievement.”
“All the defenders are very fit. Cubarsi, Inigo, Eric…playing at that level is very difficult,” he added.
Praising Pau Cubarsi for his maturity at such a young age, Mingueza added: “Cubarsi seems like he has been playing in the first division for 15 years. Like Lamine… it’s crazy.”
“The pressure on a defender at Barça is maximum. Playing far from the goal, getting the ball out well. Araujo’s leadership is very important,” he added on Araujo.
Finally, the defender was asked why he left Barcelona and whether he regretted his choice.
“When I left, I wasn’t doing things well either. Right now I’m very well and happy at Celta,” he said.
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This is a very honest reply coming from Mingueza.