After a difficult season that included a change of coach, relegation in the home stage of the Champions League, relegation in the quarterfinals of the Europa League and quite a bit of pressure, Barcelona secured last night (Saturday) the ticket to the Champions League next season, with a dramatic 1: 2 victory over Betis away.
The Catalans came to Benito Weimarin for a direct battle with the Andalusians for a place in the first four and with the help of a dramatic goal from Jordi Alba in extra time they managed to achieve their biggest goal - a place in the Champions League.
Alba, who is again in the headlines and reports that he may leave the club, said after the game: "We arrived too late this season to challenge Real Madrid. He came to Madrid to win the championship and next season we will try to be the ones celebrating. We have the right staff to do so."
The one who garnered quite a few compliments in the media and his teammates is Enso Patti who recently returned from a long injury and scored Barça's advantage goal, a few minutes after coming on as a substitute.
"Enso was born to score goals and scoring goals is an important thing in football," said CEO Matteo Almani said after the game, "We have a lot of talented players who will flourish in the future."
Xavi also complimented the prodigy and said: "He is a star and we are very pleased with him. He is a player of a different kind."
On the situation of the team: "We have to see where the team was in November and where it is today. So we are happy. We are competitive and that is the most important thing."
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