"Winning is always important, but especially today after the recent results"

Frenkie de Jong needed just 20 minutes in Mallorca to prove why he is one of Barcelona's most decisive players when he is at his best. The Dutchman came on as a substitute to replace Dani Olmo and ensured the 'Cules' victory in Mallorca, 

The 27-year-old midfielder scored the Catalan club's fourth in the 79th minute and set up Pau Victor for the youth academy player to put the icing on the cake with the fifth. The former Ajax player spoke to the press after the match and stressed the importance of taking the three points in the Balearic Islands. 

"Happy to be back on winning ways. It was important. Winning is always important, but especially today after the recent results. My first goal of the season? Of course I'm happy, it's always nice to score goals," he told reporters. 

Barca winger Raphinha also praised his teammate and said how “happy” the dressing room is for him. "He is one of our captains, we are very fond of him and everyone in the dressing room is happy for him".

 

December 3, 2024