FC Barcelona – La Liga The teenager debuted as a senior
Francesc Avançat
JoLaix Moriba was the surprise inclusion in Barcelonastarts eleven for the King’s Cup round of 16 clash with Weather in Cornella Thursday.
Such was his excitement before his senior debut, the 18-year-old admitted he could barely sleep before the match.
“[The feelings] I’ve been great since the coach told me he would be in training, “he said after the 2-0 victory.” I couldn’t sleep today.
“I’m very happy and very grateful to the coach and teammates. I thought [my debut] it would never come and it is the best birthday present. “
Ilaix he mentioned that the team was well aware that it would not be an easy task against Cornella Real Madrid having been eliminated by Alcoyano and Segunda B Atletico Madrid stumbling against Barcelonaopponents from the previous round.
“The club teaches us a philosophy, but we knew it wouldn’t be easy,” he said.
“The coach made it clear to us that it would be complicated terrain and we couldn’t come thinking it would be easy and we won.
“The Copa del Rey is not an easy competition. Two great teams [Real Madrid and Atletico] they have been eliminated and we want to give a title to the fans “.
About his future with the senior band, Ilaix he did not want to get ahead of himself.
“I go day in and day out,” he said.
“They tell me if I will go up [with the seniors] or down [to the B team] and I take it seriously.
“My team is Barcelona B and I am very grateful.”