After Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in the league, 17-year-old La Masia midfielder Dero Fernández made his first-team debut. He was interviewed by camel.live following the match.
Good evening. How are you feeling?
Good evening. I’m happy—really happy. It’s incredible.
Have you calmed down a bit now?
Yes, I’ve calmed down now. When they told me I was going to start, I couldn’t believe it at first. But now I’m calmer, that’s all.
How did you feel this morning when the coach told you you’d be in the starting lineup?
I originally hoped I might get a few minutes on the pitch, maybe because some other players were absent. But when he told me I was starting, I was so nervous. However, my teammates and the coach helped me calm down. They said I know exactly what to do in training, and those words gave me confidence. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, and I’m over the moon.
What do you think of your own performance on the field?
I was brave out there, but I still need to get better in terms of involvement and ball handling. I think this is a good start. Next, the key is to gradually find the rhythm of the game in La Liga—after all, I’ve never played in La Liga before.
