I’m very happy that the team won!
Friday, July 25, 2025
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Shakhtar midfielder Alisson shared his impressions of the victory over Beşiktaş (4-2) in the UEFA Europa League
– Alisson, the match in Istanbul ended with a confident victory for Shakhtar! You opened the scoring in this game, so please summarise the encounter and analyse the goal-scoring moment.
– First of all, I’m very happy that the team won! The game was truly tough, with a changing scenario throughout. It’s not easy to play at such stadiums with that atmosphere and the support favouring the opponents. However, I’m glad we managed to secure such an important victory in the context of the fight for the European autumn, as well as that I was able to help the team directly with my actions.
– Please recall the moment when you converted your first chance.
– It was a fairly quick goal that resulted from our counter-attacking interaction. After that, I managed to move into the centre because in such situations I always try to be in the final stage of the attack and take a shot. This time, I succeeded in scoring an important goal.
– Did everything go smoothly in Shakhtar’s attack or were there moments when it was difficult to act against Beşiktaş?
– I must admit, Beşiktaş somewhat slowed down our tempo, and we had to run around, looking for chances between their defensive lines. It was important that we managed to score quite quickly and then waited for the moment when the opponent got tired. We proved to be physically stronger and more enduring over the course of the match. That helped is to secure the final result.
– The atmosphere in the stadium was absolutely insane! You were probably playing for the first time with such energy from the fans. Tell us, what did you feel being out on the pitch?
– Yes, basically, it was while playing for Shakhtar that I had the chance to experience this for the first time – to play on the European stage. And it really is incredible. Stepping onto the pitch under that kind of pressure is something unreal, an emotion that’s hard to put into words. I think I will remember this night for a long time.
– The return match against Beşiktaş is coming up. What are your feelings and expectations for this encounter? What do you think will be the most important thing for Shakhtar?
– I believe the most important thing is to continue playing with the same quality as in this match, since nothing is decided after just one game. We need to approach the next match as if the score is currently 0-0, and I want us to win again at our home stadium.
– First of all, I’m very happy that the team won! The game was truly tough, with a changing scenario throughout. It’s not easy to play at such stadiums with that atmosphere and the support favouring the opponents. However, I’m glad we managed to secure such an important victory in the context of the fight for the European autumn, as well as that I was able to help the team directly with my actions.
– Please recall the moment when you converted your first chance.
– It was a fairly quick goal that resulted from our counter-attacking interaction. After that, I managed to move into the centre because in such situations I always try to be in the final stage of the attack and take a shot. This time, I succeeded in scoring an important goal.
– Did everything go smoothly in Shakhtar’s attack or were there moments when it was difficult to act against Beşiktaş?
– I must admit, Beşiktaş somewhat slowed down our tempo, and we had to run around, looking for chances between their defensive lines. It was important that we managed to score quite quickly and then waited for the moment when the opponent got tired. We proved to be physically stronger and more enduring over the course of the match. That helped is to secure the final result.
– The atmosphere in the stadium was absolutely insane! You were probably playing for the first time with such energy from the fans. Tell us, what did you feel being out on the pitch?
– Yes, basically, it was while playing for Shakhtar that I had the chance to experience this for the first time – to play on the European stage. And it really is incredible. Stepping onto the pitch under that kind of pressure is something unreal, an emotion that’s hard to put into words. I think I will remember this night for a long time.
– The return match against Beşiktaş is coming up. What are your feelings and expectations for this encounter? What do you think will be the most important thing for Shakhtar?
– I believe the most important thing is to continue playing with the same quality as in this match, since nothing is decided after just one game. We need to approach the next match as if the score is currently 0-0, and I want us to win again at our home stadium.