At 1:30 a.m. tonight, in the 11th round of La Liga, Elche challenged Barcelona away. Before the game, Elche forward Rafa Mir was interviewed by the media.

■What are you looking forward to in this game in Barcelona?

Rafamir said: "We will try to implement our philosophy like every game. We know it will be very difficult and the opponent is very strong, but we will go all out to play a wonderful game and hope to go home with a satisfied mood."

■Although you have never defeated Barcelona, ​​you have scored against them during the Huesca period.

Rafamir said: "That was at Camp Nou, it was a long time ago. Barcelona has always been a very difficult opponent, but we will try to change this situation in the next game."

■ You played at La Masia (Barcelona Youth Academy). Do you remember that time?

Rafamir said: "I was in the youth team, about 12 years old. It was a difficult time because it was the first time I left home. But Barcelona is a beautiful city, Barcelona is a great club and they were very good to me and my family. I remember it was a difficult time. But it was a valuable experience, because it is never easy to be away from your family at such a young age, but that experience made me grow, both as a player and as a person."

■ There is a lot of discussion about the life and surroundings of the young player Yamal. Do you think this will have a counter-effect?

Rafamir said: "Yamal is a very good player, and everything that happens around him is something that only top players will face. He must learn to live with this kind of attention for a long time. I think we should all help him, because he is a treasure of our football and a national team An important member of the team, and he is still very young. He has achieved extraordinary things at this age. We all need to help him continue to grow and show his true strength."

■ You worked with de la Fuente at the Tokyo Olympics. Do you dream of returning to the national team?

Rafamir: My goal is to continue to help Elche, this is a club that has given me everything, they have full trust in me, and the fans have always expressed their support. The most important thing is to contribute to the team, whether it's scoring goals, assists, or just working hard. As for the national team, that’s a bonus. I still have that hope and look forward to being called up again, but this will not make me deviate from my direction and I will continue to work hard every day. "

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