"Very happy. My first goal for Barça was very special. When Fermín came out, I saw the space. I was going to shoot with my right foot, but I saw Maffeo and decided to cut inside to shoot with my left. Mascarell got a touch, but it's an incredible feeling. Very happy. These are dreams you never even imagine as a child."
"When I scored the goal, I thought a lot about how badly I suffered last year. It's a great feeling. And for my family too. I thought about them because of my personal problems. From the beginning I knew this would go from strength to strength. I'm in better shape. Little by little I'm getting more playing time and making the most of it."
Bernal came off the bench and scored his first Barcelona goal at Camp Nou to finish off Real Mallorca. The goal resulted from exploiting space after Fermín came out, cutting inside past Maffeo to shoot with his left as Mascarell got a touch. The moment carried strong personal significance after difficult experiences last year and brought pride for his family. Bernal reports improved fitness, increasing playing time and growing confidence. Barcelona head into a Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético in strong form, with intense but healthy competition across midfield.
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