Barça midfielder Rodri expressed his satisfaction after the 5-2 victory over Betis at the Camp Nou, his first goal as a Barça player and the ninth consecutive victory in the League. In an interview with DAZN, the player highlighted the collective achievement and, at the same time, made a self-criticism about the team's defense. "I am very happy with the victory, because Betis is in good shape and played a solid game. I am also happy to have scored, because it gave us peace of mind at the most critical moment," said Rodri.
The midfielder valued his goal as an individual contribution, but stressed that the team's priority is collective performance. “Barça always shows its offensive potential, but we are conceding a lot and that is where we can improve,” he said. In addition, he regretted the state of the grass, which made circulation and the fluidity of the game difficult. "I don't usually comment on the fields, but today was complicated. We can't use it as an excuse, although it did affect us," he explained.
Regarding Lamine Yamal's performance, Rodri described it as “a piece of goal” that demonstrates the quality of the club's young players. “Players like him make a difference, but what I value most is the work and solidarity with the rest of the team,” he added. Regarding the controversy over the handball in Betis' red play, the midfielder admitted that “the handball was unnatural and would have been annulled,” but maintained his position of respecting the referee's decisions.
The match, which was played on one of the most demanding fields in the League, consolidated Barça's position in the table and reaffirmed its ability to overcome teams in good times. With the victory, Hansi Flick's team advances in the title race, while Rodri shows that, despite his offensive contributions, he remains committed to the team's defensive improvement. The next challenge will be to maintain the rhythm and correct the weaknesses pointed out by the midfielder himself.