Interviews

Granit Xhaka: “To not lose again is an incredible feat.”

Andy Mattioli
Bayer Leverkusen's Swiss midfielder #34 Granit Xhaka and Roma's Italian defender #23 Gianluca Mancini argue during the UEFA Europa League semi final second leg football match between Bayer Leverkusen and ASC Roma in Leverkusen, on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka discussed his team’s result in last night’s victory on aggregate against Roma and the resulting progression to the Europa League final.

In his post-match interview with RTL, Xhaka said, “We didn’t even know how we were down 2-0 in the first place.”

“We had clear opportunities, especially in the first half, but also in the second. Unfortunately we conceded instead of scoring, but we came back against a team with a lot of experience.”

“Not losing again is incredible, once again a great determination on our part. We are in the final, it’s a dream come true.”

“I feel goosebumps! You dream of being able to experience such atmospheres and you leave like this. As a boy you would like to be part of such matches, truly incredible to have equalized just before the end. Now we will fully enjoy this evening.”

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MatchDay 22
26 Jan 15:00
Udinese
UDI
Roma