Viva Barca
Marlon Santos was proud to make his Barcelona debut in victory over Las Palmas. That worsened before kick-off with Javier Mascherano pulling up injured in the warm-up, with youngster Marlon Santos brought into the team for his first start.
Maron Santos: “It was a very different game to those I am used to,”
“I was a bit nervous at the start, I could feel it in my stomach, but I managed to control my emotions.”
“I had to give my best. I work hard all week for chances like this and I think I was ready,”
Debuts are always difficult for young players and Santos’ was made even trickier with the absence of experienced figures in the defence.
“I thank Luis Enrique for the opportunity that he gave me. Umtiti and Ter Stegen helped me too relax as well.
“The future depends on the club and their situation, I just keep working hard to try and make everything happen naturally,”
Marlon vs Las Palmas:
90 minutes played
87 passes
94,3% pass accuracy
2 interceptions
1 tackle
3 clearances.
