In the second round of the Champions League, Duran came off the bench to score the winner, while Martinez made seven saves in a single game, leading to Villa’s unexpected 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich at home. After the match, Martinez spoke to the media.
Martinez told TNT Sports, “Honestly, it’s unbelievable. Since I joined the team, I’ve never heard Villa Park louder than today; that’s for sure, and sometimes my ears were even ringing. This is a club on the rise, which is the main reason I stayed here. I enjoy playing here, I love these fans, and this victory is dedicated to them.”
“You know Harry Kane, he always hits the target at some point in the game, so I’ve been training hard on moving and saving.”
“We are more resolute in defense in the Champions League, and now we need to bring this form into the Premier League, where we sometimes concede unnecessary goals. We need to find a balance. We know we can keep clean sheets, so we will continue working hard.”
“Duran returned this season with a completely different mindset. He’s willing to work hard in training, and he’s a super sub. His first touch was a lob that beat Neuer, one of the most spectacular goals in history.”
“Beating Bayern proves our strength, but there are still many games to play, and we hope to advance to the Round of 16 as one of the top eight. The next home game against Bologna might be a bit easier, but we want to win every game.”
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