Claudia Pina: “I had to think about myself and my values”

But like his Barça teammates, he gave it up “because of my values”. Map Leon And Patri Guijarro and also Lola Gallardo, Amaiur Sarriegi, Nerea Eizagirre And Ainoa Moraza.

“This season is now quite calm and willing”, the Catalan footballer opens a few months later, after it started somewhat erratically due to the players’ strike and interruptions in the FIFA calendar. SPORTFrom the Ibérica Press Group to talk about the crisis in the national team, the World Cup, the consequences after the ‘Rubiales Case’ and how he experienced the beginning of the season at Barça, which he loved most. He talks about the shield he wears on his chest and his eyes shine.

How important are values? football?

I think it’s a pretty selfish sport, but in this situation I had to think about myself and how I always feel to face something like that. My values ​​led me to make this decision and I am very calm about it.

Is it harder to make such a decision when you’re so young?

I don’t think it was any more or less difficult than the rest because each was in its own time. For some, this may be their last World Cup; for others, as in my case, the first. It was hard for everyone and I wish we didn’t have to go through this. However, they had to change some things in order to play in the national team, and now we see that some things have changed.

How did you experience the summer? Have you followed the World Cup?

Not too much, especially in the beginning. Frankly, with all the playoffs going on, everyone was talking about the same thing. They made history and it’s a shame that it happened and they had to erase what they did because more was said about Rubiales than what they achieved, which was becoming world champions.

“They made history and it’s a shame that this happened and they had to erase what they did because more was said about Rubiales than what they achieved.” Claudia Pina

Here in Barcelona you were surrounded by Mapi and Patri. How important was this unity?

Of course, we talked about this, but each made his decision individually. The three of us agreed that we needed to change something to go back. And it wasn’t like that.

Who else did you lean on?

I spent the summer with my friends and family, and it felt good to have a different summer that I haven’t had in years. The psychologist came very close to us at the club, and as a result, an extraordinary situation arose. I know I can trust him with anything, and having that is very important.

September begins, Montse Tome He gives his list, which includes Mapi and Patri, and Laura del Río calls you from the U-23 team.

I was surprised because I felt like a player who couldn’t be called or reached. I was there for a day and a half. I waited for the meeting between the senior players, the Federation and the CSD to end.

They are in Oliva and you are in Portugal…

The meeting ended very late, but in Portugal it was an hour less. I chose to rest because we had training the next day. And I learned everything practically after dinner, so I had time to talk on the phone and they explained everything to me.

And you decided to return to Barcelona.

Yes, because I believed that I was fighting so hard to stay there and that I was missing out on something big like the World Cup. I didn’t feel comfortable with my values ​​and what had happened up to that point.

“I came back because I felt like I was struggling too much and missing out on something big like the World Cup to stay there. I didn’t feel comfortable with my values ​​and with everything going on.” Claudia Pina

Have you talked to Montse Tomé?

NO…

So, will we see Claudia Pina in the national team again one day?

Frankly, I think every football player will always want to play with their national team.

How much do you value the role they have? Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes as captain at the helm of the conflict?

It was a difficult situation because of everything that was going on, but despite that, they came out in a press conference, explained everything very well, and I think they stood up for the team and everything that everyone deserves.

Problem solved. Let’s talk about barça. How do you see the team?

We are in pretty good shape, we have a winning record at the moment and we are the only team in the league to achieve this.

You scored your first goal of the season. How do you feel on an individual level?

There is a lot more consolidation in the squad. I have more confidence in myself because I know that I can be there, I can play, I can be important… This motivates me and gives me a plus. I believe and hope that this season will be better than the incredible previous season.

One of the things Jonatan Giráldez emphasizes most about you is your versatility. Do you feel like a more complete football player since returning from loan?

Yes very. I get these roles, like being able to play in different positions, I think it’s good for me and the team too because I can offer different options. I want to continue learning and improving wherever I am.

There is a lot more consolidation in the squad. I have more confidence because I know I can be there, play and matter.

“I feel much more solid in the team, I have more confidence because I know I can be there, I can play and I can be important.” Claudia Pina

Beyond position and role, what do you enjoy doing most on the field?

I always love being close to the area, but I also love playing and making friends with my teammates because we have a good time. And if it ends in a goal… so much the better.

During the preseason and the first home games, teams focused specifically on you. Have you felt this warmth?

Too much. Thank you for being so dedicated to us, for always being there to support and encourage us. [también en Patri y Mapi]Because we’ve had a tough few months.

“It’s been a tough few months, I’m so grateful to the fans for being so supportive.” Claudia Pina

There is very little left for Champions The knockout stage was exciting and surprising, with teams like Wolfsburg and Arsenal eliminated. Will it get harder and harder to be there?

Yes, this is noticed in the results in our League as well. A few teams are coming to the Champions League, the best. I think this increase in levels is good for everyone, so women’s football continues to grow. Wolfsburg and Arsenal were left out and after all, this is football, you play two games and you’re out.

You were at the Estadi Olympics the other day to support the men’s team against Real Madrid. You have a date on the 19th and you have that special elf in these games. What is Classic for you?

It is one of the matches of the year where leagues can be defined. It is today’s biggest rival because of the historical rivalry between the clubs, especially because of the meaning it carries on an emotional level. I am very stylish and I always want to beat Madrid.

You scored important goals for them, like at Camp Nou. Do you have anything planned to tick off?

I haven’t prepared a special celebration yet, but when I score against Madrid I always put my hand on the shield because it’s our thing and it’s the feeling I feel for my club.