Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal was asked about those comparisons to Sergio Busquets after scoring in Sunday’s La Liga win over Osasuna.
Bernal opened the scoring with his second goal of the season as Hansi Flick’s side took three points to return to the top of the table.
Here’s what he had to say afterwards:
“Comparisons with Busquets? It’s way too early. I want to carve my own path and he’s a reference, an idol. Being compared to him means you’re doing things right,” he said.
“I’m very happy with
the three points and to help the team with a goal. It’s true they had a chance in the first minute. My goal helped us gain composure and confidence.
“We’ve been talking these past few weeks. They would be playing deep, and we had to offer second-line runs. I think we managed to control their marking well, and it went very well for us.
“I thought a lot about my dad and my physio during the celebration. He told me I would score and has helped me a lot in this process.
“Scoring at the Camp Nou is special. This is Barça, and the competition here is very high. Everyone has to find their best form. That’s how it’s going to be.”
Barcelona now have a rare free week before they return to action next weekend against Villarreal at Camp Nou.
