Dani Alves, Ferran Jutgla speak out after Barça secure comeback win over Linares

Barcelona came back from a goal behind to beat Linares Deportivo 2-1 and secure qualification to the next round of the 2021/22 Copa del Rey.

It was a special occasion for Dani Alves, who made his official second debut for the Blaugrana having returned to the club towards the end of the last year on a free transfer.

However, Linares threatened to spoil the party for the Brazilian when they took the lead early in the first half. Barça fought back, though, but had to wait till the 63rd minute to level things up when contract rebel Ousmane Dembele found the back of the net.

Six minutes later, Ferran Jutgla fired home to win it for Xavi Hernandez & co. and send them through to the next round.

The Barcelona B forward has made the most of the recent opportunities that have come his way recently. Speaking after the game, the young forward said: “We had to get smart in the second half and we did that. Today it was important to win to go to the next round of the Cup.”

Dani Alves enjoyed a fine game on his second debut and spoke about the occasion, as well as his role in the side after the game. “It’s such a special a gift to play for Barça again after so long. I have tried to enjoy and suffer with my teammates in order to win,” he said.

“Today I had a role that was in between a full-back and a midfielder, filling spaces, it is a position that I dominate, having such quality players by my side makes things easier,” the Brazilian added.

Up next for Barcelona is a La Liga clash against Granada before they fly off to Saudi Arabia for the Supercopa de Espana.

Source: BarcaTV+