Following are some of the player´s post match comments:


Youngster Marc Valiente:

Thuram is a great defender and a great veteran. He is one of the best centre backs in the world. He told me to take things calmly, to keep things easy and not get under any pressure. Badalona tired themselves out in the first half and in the second played defensively and didnt leave us much space. I mustn't forget that my place is in Barça B and there is a long way to go yet. We need a bit more aggression, and in 2B there are lots of veterans. Now it's all over, and on Thursday it's back to training with the B team, which is where I belong.

Other young talent Marc Crosas:

Truth is I was delighted to get this chance. I came in when the game was already over, so I had plenty of space for moving the ball around. Making your debut at the Camp Nou is a great feeling. Guardiola was a player I always try to model myself on. He set a great example to follow. I had a lump in my throat last night. I didn't get any sleep at all.

Santi Ezquerro:

We kept it very serious. We gave a good image of ourselves and won, and that's what counts. I think we all have to take games like this very seriously. We don't want any surprises. I always try to do the best I can with all the chances I get. Those of us who don't get to play as much and are forwards know it is important to score whenever we get the chance.