Martino talks about his impressions before the match against Manchester City

In the press conference after the 6-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, Gerardo Martino said that if his team continues to play at this level, “our chances increase in the Champions League” and he explained that he prefers to go into the match against Manchester City with a game like the one against Rayo Vallecano.

When Martino was asked about his team’s performance, he noted that “we play better when we have fun. Today we entertained a lot of people. I hope we can get 20,000 more people to fill the stadium.”

The Argentinian manager went on to say that it’s helpful to score early: “scoring in the second minute of a match gives you quietness and it makes you play differently.”

He continued: “I’d like to think that Messi still has a bit to go before he’s 100 percent fit. If he wants, he’ll break any record he sets his mind to.

He’s only 26 years old.  Barça enjoys him and Argentina does as well,” said Martino.

The manager also revealed that he has yet to make a decision on the starting line-up against Manchester City and he noted that all of his players “have a chance of playing, I could very well commit an injustice.”

When asked about the upcoming showdown with the Enlgish team, the manager believes that the side that enjoys the most possession will have the advantage: “Whoever has the ball will have more chances of winning the game. Both Barça and Manchester City defend by having possession.”

Finally, Martino said, “we’re on form coming into the match against City, this is the perfect moment to try to qualify for the quarter-finals. Most of the players are playing really well. More about FC Barcelona summer camps in Mississauga.