Abdellah Zoubir, captain of “Qarabag,” gave an interview to Futbolxeber.az following the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg against “Ferencvaros.”
Despite the 2-3 loss, “Qarabag” advanced. What are your thoughts on the return leg against “Ferencvaros”?
Despite the defeat, we achieved our goal. We are very happy. We played a tough match against a very strong opponent and did a great job on the field. Now we should enjoy the result we earned.
It’s noticeable that, as always, after scoring, you ran toward head coach Gurban Gurbanov. Is there a special reason for that?
I’ve been here for a long time. Our head coach always supports me and trusts me. That’s why I feel I should run to Gurbanov after scoring and celebrate my joy with him and my teammates. He deserves it.
Fans often say that when Zoubir is in form, “Qarabag” becomes unstoppable and always wins. Do you agree with this?
That’s the fans’ opinion, and I’m grateful to them. I always try to give my best on the field. My focus is more on the team’s success than my individual performance. I always want to help my team achieve good results.
Speaking of fans, how do you evaluate their performance during the match against “Ferencvaros”?
Our fans were amazing. We achieved this success together with them. I thank everyone who supported us. I hope they will always be by our side. Feeling their support is wonderful.
“Qarabag” is now in the Champions League group stage, where the strongest teams compete. Is there any team you particularly want to face?
It doesn’t matter. The main thing is that great matches await us. We want to enjoy playing against strong teams because the most important thing is to have qualified for this tournament.
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