In the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea defeated Barcelona 3-0 at home. In an interview with Amazon after the game, Chelsea coach Maresca said that they would feel uncomfortable if Barcelona lost possession of the ball, so the team tried hard to control the ball.
About this game against Barcelona
Maresca: "It was a wonderful victory. To be honest, that's it. We know the importance of this game, but actually every game is important. It is always happy to beat Barcelona, so we are happy today."
"In the Champions League, we dropped points away from home against Qarabag, we beat Benfica and Ajax, but lost to It shows that every game is difficult."
"Barcelona is a team that feels comfortable when they lose the ball, so we tried hard to control the ball. Even at 11 vs. 11, I felt very good because the team played well."
"Fortunately, in the past month, I have been very good. They started keeping a clean sheet in the Premier League. If you want to achieve something important, this is what you have to do."
On 18-year-old Esteban's goal
Maresca: "It's a huge night for him, but I think it's also a huge night for the whole club and all the fans. It's a very good thing for everyone. We will take a look at starting against Arsenal. "
On the value the team gained from winning the Club World Cup
Maresca: "Winning the Club World Cup is very important for my players, because they realize that they are capable of beating any opponent. When you try to develop a belief that you must win, you need to win the game."