"I asked Pedri: What sport do I play to not receive the MOTM award?"

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has assured that they are “very happy” for the victory of the Catalan team in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League against Benfica (0-1), but warned that the “work is not finished”.

“We have the second leg left and we have to finish the job in a professional manner, just as we have done today,” the Polish goalkeeper assessed in statements to the microphone of ‘Movistar Plus+’.

Szczesny put in value the endurance exercise of his team, which played for more than an hour down to ten men due to Pau Cubarsi's sending-off in the 22nd minute.

“We couldn't play open, we had to play with a man down and we played compact, limiting counterattacks. It was a good game, with character and we showed that we can win games by fighting and showing the other side of this team,” he said.

In addition, the Polish goalkeeper joked about Pedri being named Player of the Match despite his great performance in goal. "I asked Pedri: What sport do I play to not receive the Man of the Match award?"

 

March 6, 2025