The Pitmen’s goalkeeper expressed his views on the second leg match vs "Barcelona".

- What can you tell about today’s encounter?

- We played vs the best team in the world. I think today we played well, we had analyzed the mistakes made in the previous match and today "Shakhtar" looked more solid at the back.

- How difficult was it for you to control the team’s defensive play, regarding the changes made in the squad?

- We have been playing together for a long time so the line-up does not really make much difference. The boys played very well today.

- Goal by Messi ... Was it possible to save that shot?

- It is always possible. In that episode it was hard to parry Messi’s shot as he did everything, including the strike, in a fraction of a second.

- "Shakhtar" were clearly more aggressive in attack after the break, but again, as in the match against Obolon, failed to score. What is lacking?

- In principle, we do create lots of chances. Four scoring opportunities against "Barcelona" is really something. I think that Valdez rescued "Barcelona" a couple of times. Sometimes we lacked luck and accuracy. I hope that our next match will see us improving on that. 

- Can you recall the most memorable episode of this European campaign? 
- Each game was memorable. We have been ‘walking up the steps’, and each match will be remembered because it is an experience, regardless of the scoreline.

Based on material from TRC Ukraina