In the second round of the Premier League, Manchester United defeated Ipswich Town 5-2 at home. Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United captain, who scored a hat-trick in the match, gave an interview to the club's official media.

Bruno, you received the PFA Player of the Year award earlier this week, and today you've scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford. It's been quite a remarkable week for you.

Yes, it's clearly been a fantastic week. Ending it with a victory, a hat-trick, and scoring goals in front of our fans at our home ground—it's the best feeling a footballer can experience. Finishing the week with a win is particularly special for me.

After the opposition took the lead in the first half, the team didn't seem panicked. That's because everyone was confident we would eventually equalize, isn't it?

I think so. Actually, we did something similar last week. Even though we conceded, we controlled much of the game. However, last week it was harder to break down their defense—they were compact and deep, making it difficult for us to find space. We had to play longer balls to create chances. Today, their pressing was more aggressive and intense, which allowed us to find more space and convert it into goals. That was crucial for us. But the most important thing, as I said, is not to panic at any point because we know we have the quality to come back and control the game.

When you scored the equalizer with your left foot, you looked very composed. What were you thinking about that goal? It was an excellent finish.

When Matheus started to carry the ball forward, Lukas began to close me down to try to block. Matheus played a brilliant pass right through their defense, and my first touch set up a natural opportunity to shoot. I just needed to strike it with full force. The goalkeeper left a small gap near the post, so I just aimed for that area. We won the game in the end, and that's what matters most to me.

In the second half, after scoring your second goal, playing at Old Trafford made it feel like Manchester United's attacks came in waves, leaving the opposition unable to cope.

Yes, we know that well, and we discussed it before the match. We could really feel it on the pitch. Every time we play at Old Trafford, we know that as long as we perform at a high level, our fans are a crucial force for us. They give us the motivation we need at certain moments and boost our confidence to score and win. I know it's not always easy for supporters to maintain that unwavering faith, but as long as they stand by us and support us, no matter what happens on the pitch, we always believe we can turn things around and secure victory.

This is your third hat-trick for Manchester United. You also scored a hat-trick here five years ago in August. It seems you have a special connection with the start of the season.

Perhaps early season is my golden period for hat-tricks at the club. I'm very happy about it. Whether it's three goals, one, or two in a match, as long as I'm scoring and helping the team win, I'm satisfied.

Finally, the August fixture schedule was quite condensed, but now we're entering September and everyone will face the Champions League and a packed schedule ahead.

Yes, that's what we want. We want to get back to playing Champions League football, to compete on a stage where we can face the best opponents. We'll give everything again. Champions League nights are returning to Old Trafford and we're genuinely excited about it.

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