SEVERAL OF OUR PLAYERS SPOKE TO THE MEDIA AFTER THE MATCH

Griezmann: "We are happy with the level we have given"

Three red and white starters analysed our team's win against Galatasaray in the first match of the Champions League.

PHOTO: Ángel Gutiérrez

Antoine Griezmann spoke on the pitch of the Alí Sami Yen. The French striker analysed the first victory in the group stage: "We knew that it was important to win the first match of the group stage. We are pleased for the 3 points and now we’ll go home and think about Saturday’s match."

The two goals of the match were his: "Aside from the goals, a bit angry about the chance I've had. I've seen Torres, but I didn’t have the fresh mind to pass it to him."

Lastly, Griezmann stated that "it was important to win. We go out to win every game. We are happy with the level we have given and now we have to keep it up."

The Argentinian striker Luciano Vietto, pointed out that "the truth is that I always dreamt of playing these kind of matches. Luckily, I got to play as a starter and I am very happy with the result. The team won and that is what’s important.

Regarding his teammate Griezmann, he commented that "he is in a great moment. We hope to continue helping him to score goals because he is a very important player for us."

Tiago stressed the importance of adding the first three points against a very complicated rival, and most of all on their field. "It’s a difficult pitch, it was very important to win the first match and we are happy with the result. We knew that the atmosphere would be difficult and that is why we have began so strongly, we wanted to have the initiative from the beginning.

Regarding Antoine Griezmann, he stressed his eye for goal. "All the chances he has to score, he uses them, it is very important for us that a player has opportunities and uses them to score," he stressed.

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