Barcelona forward Vitor Roque, currently on loan at Real Betis, is preparing for an exciting encounter against his parent club this Saturday.
As Betis prepare to host Barcelona, Roque, who has been enjoying valuable playing time under manager Manuel Pellegrini, is eager to make an impact.
Having scored three goals in 12 appearances for Betis so far, the Brazilian forward is looking to continue his progress and hopes to start in this crucial match.
Excited to play against Barcelona
When asked about the possibility of celebrating if he were to score against Barcelona, Roque was clear.
“If I score a goal, I will not celebrate it,” he told GOL TV.
While he would not celebrate a goal if it came against his parent club, he emphasized that he would never hesitate to score if given the chance.
🐯 Vitor Roque, en exclusiva, en la previa del #RealBetisBarça:
❌ "Si marco NO lo voy a celebrar"#DirectoGol pic.twitter.com/itGfwrlFJa
— Directo Gol (@DirectoGol) December 5, 2024
His priority is to perform well for Betis, a club he feels grateful to and has settled into well. Roque’s focus remains on helping his current team succeed, and he is determined to contribute by finding the back of the net.
He mentioned that would face this tie “like any other” match and saw himself “scoring, God willing, because that’s what we work for all week.”
Roque is adapting
Roque’s outlook on the match is simple yet effective. He believes that Betis’ best approach to securing victory against Barcelona is “to go in focused to get the victory.”
Despite being just 19 years old and still adapting to the rigours of La Liga, Roque is confident in his ability to make a difference.
His time at Barcelona may have been challenging, but the young forward is now gaining confidence and experience with Betis.
He understands that with persistence and hard work, things will fall into place. His goal is clear: to score more goals and help Betis achieve success.
“Little by little I am adapting, with persistence and hard work things work out well, and now I want to score goals to help the team,” he noted.