FC Barcelona finally got the full three points from a La Liga match, as they won their game against RCD Mallorca last night. The Catalans were still not at their best in this game, but ultimately got the win with a big scoreline of 5-1.
This game was also quite important for the Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as he opened both his goals and assists accounts for this season. Overall, the Dutchman had quite a good outing at the Son Moix, which was important for him as he has faced a lot of criticism for some of his recent performances.
As Mundo Deportivo has reported, the Barcelona midfielder also talked to the media after the match. While recognizing that this was only one game, Frenkie was also clear that this win would help the team regain confidence:
“It was very important to win to regain confidence. It was great for us, and although the key is the victory, winning 1-5 in a tough stadium like Mallorca’s gives us confidence to keep going. However, it’s just one game, and there’s still a lot to go.”
The midfielder had a rather strange response when he was asked by the interviewer if he was happy with the chances he is getting following his recovery from a long injury:
“I have to be patient with everything going on. I know that’s the way it is, so I’ll keep doing what I do, working hard, head down, and at some point, we’ll see how it ends.”
The Dutchman had played in a more advanced position last night than is usually the case with him, which helped him showcase his offensive skills without too many defensive responsibilities. He took full advantage of this change, and hopefully, this performance will give him the confidence needed to continue shining in the Blaugrana shirt going forward.
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Raphinha of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on December 03, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain.
MALLORCA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on December 03, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.