—>
Josep Martinez with RB Leipzig

"BEING CHAMPION AGAINST BARÇA WOULD BE NICE"

The former Barça player who wants to play in the Europa League final against the Catalans

Published:13/04/2022 - 11:41h

Updated:13/04/2022 - 11:43h

Josep Martínez, RB Leipzig goalkeeper and former member of Barcelona's lower categories, has given some statements where he says he wants to run into the Catalans in the Europa League final

Calendar of FC Barcelona

The FC Barcelona will confront this Thursday to the Eintracht Frankfurt in the turn of the quarter-finals of the Europe League. However, in parallel they will be contesting the others crosses, where highlights the participation of the RB Leipzig, the another German team in the competition. Between his rows is Josep Martínez, the guardameta acting of the first team, that militó by two seasons in the inferior categories of the Barça.

Now, in an interview with the newspaper 'SPORT', the footballer analysed a hypothetical final in front of the Catalans, as well as several details on his present in the Bundesliga, the memory that has of his ancient mates and a possible return to Catalonia.

From the beginning, spoke of the Bundesliga and of his stage in the country germano, where has not been able to add a lot of minutes on the lawn. "The truth that seat me quite integrated in the team. The past year was a bit more complicated but think that have stepped forward. The German football is very attractive, with a lot of rhythm. The parties have a lot of intensity and the teams are very very worked. When I signed with the Leipzig already was conscious more or less that the first years did not go to be easy. I manage my situation trying struggle to the maximum and giving the best of me when the team needs me. I carry it with patience and with work", affirmed the guardameta.

Also it mentioned the party of the Barcelona in front of the Eintracht and the management of Xavi like trainer. "I am living only in Germany and by the afternoons am used to to see piles of parties. It was a very open party. The Barça needed to give the best of himself same to attain a good result. I think that in the turn in the Camp Nou the things will be different. Xavi has contributed a plus of freshness to the team. They are in very good dynamic. I think that in the Europe League also goes to arrive far", commented the one of Alzira.

His expartners, the final and his return

Besides, near to finalise, added that it coincided with several players of the first team of the Barcelona. "With Iñaki Crag, Arnau Tenas, Riqui Puig, Mingueza and Gavi. To Pedri knew it in ThePalms . With Nico himself that think that did not have contact. Always there has been a lot of talent in The Masia, but in some stages the youngsters have not had so much leadership as now. The situation that has lived lately has helped them", said Martínez.

Finally, it left clear his position on returning to the Barça in a future and a possible 'bump' in the final of the Europe League. "Never it knows . One looks for to be happy and enjoy of the football. If it gave the opportunity would be beautiful, but now am very well here. I want to try triumph in the Leipzig and give back the confidence that have deposited in me. Win the Europe League against one of the best teams of the world would be very beautiful. It would be my first title with the Leipzig", concluded.

Today highlights

Next match of FC Barcelona

La Liga | Jornada 19
RCD Mallorca
FC Barcelona

RCD Mallorca - FC Barcelona

Tuesday, 3 of December of 2024 19:00h
Estadi Son Moix
Buy tickets
Calendar FC Barcelona