Barcelona defender Xavi Espart scored his first Champions League goal in a 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes. In the aftermath of the game, he spoke to TNT Sports before Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid.
First Champions League goal
Espart's goal against Paris Saint-Germain took his senior tally to 2. He said: "It all happened so quickly. I played a one-two and, when I saw I had the chance, I didn’t think twice. In this stadium, against PSG in the Champions League, it’s every boy’s dream match. My first Champions League goal, two goals for the first team. I’m so happy - it’s mad."
Comparison with Philipp Lahm
Espart said: "It’s an honour to be compared with Philipp Lahm, but I try to carve my own career path. He’s a legendary player; it makes me happy that Flick compares me to him."
Versatility across the pitch
Espart said: "I can also play left back, right back, and in midfield. I’m a full back who tends to cut inside."
Sunday's game with Real Madrid
Barcelona face Real Madrid on Sunday. Espart said: "It’ll be a war. We’ll go all out; we have to give 100 per cent and we’ve got the chance to take more points off them. We’ll fight to the bitter end."