Bernal, Fermin react after Barcelona\u2019s convincing win over Levante: \u2018We\u2019ve corrected our mistakes\u2019<\/p>\n
Barcelona needed a strong reaction after back-to-back defeats, and two of their young midfielders delivered when it mattered most.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 3-0 win over Levante at Spotify Camp Nou<\/a> was not just about reclaiming control in La Liga; it was also about the rise of Marc Bernal and the growing impact of Fermin Lopez.<\/p>\n As such, Bernal has now scored in Bar\u00e7a\u2019s last two home matches, as he sealed the 3-0 victory against Mallorca<\/a>. Against Levante, he once again made his mark by opening the scoring.<\/p>\n Speaking after the match, Bernal admitted the early moments were tense before his goal settled the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThey had a chance in the first minute, but my goal came and gave us some breathing space. I\u2019m very happy with the victory and for being able to help with a goal,\u201d<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\n The young midfielder also shared an emotional side after scoring again at Camp Nou.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cI thought a lot about my father\u2019s goal and my physio, who told me I would score. All goals are special.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cCould Pedri\u2019s return take minutes away from me? This is Bar\u00e7a, the competition is very high and we all have to always strive for the highest level.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Fermin Lopez scored a fantastic goal. (Photo by Pedro Salado\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Fermin also made a strong statement. Although he started on the bench, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder came on and scored the third goal with a precise left-footed strike from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n Explaining the moment, he said, \u201cWe were controlling the game better in the second half. I saw the gap, and it turned out to be a good goal.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cI can shoot with both feet, I train a lot, and when I can, I try it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Fermin then revealed how he developed his weaker foot. \u201cWhen I was little, I couldn\u2019t reach because I was so small! My coach insisted a lot during my loan spell at Linares.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAlberto, who is now at Albacete, told me to try <\/strong>with both legs, and I\u2019ve been working on it. Before, I was a bit hasty. I was in too much of a hurry.\u201c<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n When asked about his preferred position, he didn\u2019t hesitate: \u201cI prefer to play as an attacking midfielder, but I\u2019ll play wherever the coach puts me.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Reflecting on the team\u2019s response after two losses, he added,\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWe were in a bad run with those two defeats, we were self-critical, and we played a great game.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cImprove? We give our opponents too many chances. We\u2019ve corrected that because it\u2019s not just a matter of defence, but also of those up front not pressing well,\u201d <\/strong>he concluded.<\/p>\n Source: Mundo Deportivo<\/a><\/p>\nReflecting on the match<\/h2>\n
Fermin\u2019s analysis<\/h2>\n