Roger: “I’ve been dreaming of a night like this for a long time”

Roger Martínez received his early gift from the Three Wise Men on Tuesday. The young Spanish midfielder was one of the big surprises in Diego Martínez’s starting eleven against Celta in the Cup match the parrots won.

Roger, the midfielder of the subsidiary, made his debut with the first team and also, as a starter on a special night and with an overturned stadium he forced for the blue and white team to make a comeback to stay alive in the Copa del Rey, one of the most stimulating tournaments in espanyolismo.

“I lived it with incredible enthusiasm. In the end, the dream I’ve been looking for and fighting for since I was a child came true. I’ve been thinking and dreaming of a night like this for a long time,” Roger admitted in statements to the official club media.

The young 18-year-old midfielder emphasized the union of the stands with the players and their unconditional support as one of the keys to making the famous comeback that put the Spaniard in the hype for the Cup round of 16 a truth

“The relationship between the team and the stadium is incredible and the result is what it is thanks to the work of the players and the support and effort of the fans”, highlighted the youth squad player.

Roger will never forget January 3, 2023, his ‘big’ debut. “Playing is an illusion and incredible happiness; it’s a dream that I’ve been working on for years and you must always be ready for everything,” he insisted.

He suggested continuing to work hard so that Diego Martínez, who praised the young midfielder after an intense game, would continue to rely on him. “I try to learn as much as possible, I come every day”, reflected the player, who was fascinated by how he got into the dressing room of the first team and the help they gave him.