After Real Betis defeated Lille 3-2, Bartra, who scored two goals, was interviewed in the mixed zone following the match.

You were certainly one of the standout performers in this match, weren't you? You scored two goals. We just checked the data—your last brace in a single match was in the league. I imagine you must be extremely happy right now, especially to kick off this Champions League campaign with a win, which is also very important, isn't it?

Yes, without a doubt, this is one of the best nights of my career. Because of everything that happened in this match, and because I could make history with Real Betis, returning to the Champions League. And the comeback, the way the match unfolded, and my two goals.

I'm very happy, happy for the team, and happy that Real Betis fans could feel such joy, as well as my children and myself. This is a night I will never forget.

You're also in a very good period right now, aren't you? In the previous match, you came on as a substitute and made a crucial goal-line save to help Real Betis win. Now you're back as the protagonist, scoring two goals. Are you in your best form right now?

Yes, I feel very satisfied right now, very confident, and at the same time grounded. I feel I'm in the right place, surrounded by the right teammates. Physically, I even feel better now than when I was 30 years old. A lot of effort has gone into this, and now that effort is paying off. Honestly, I'm very grateful to God.

Did you see the photos released by Spain's Refereeing Technical Committee? From those images, it's clear you didn't step on the line. But earlier, there were some videos and images that made it look like you had stepped on the line. Marc, what actually happened here?

I think manipulating images to pressure the referee is quite a serious issue. Fortunately, there are many cameras on the pitch, and the actual footage has now been released. I was very confident at the time that I didn't step on the line. I timed it very precisely, placed my foot at the critical position, and then...

So those images were manipulated? That's remarkable.

I saw it at home too, but I was actually very calm. Because I thought at the time: "As long as they release the actual footage, I know I didn't step on the line—I'm absolutely certain of it." I kept reminding myself of that, and I'd practiced it specifically beforehand, so I knew the issue wasn't with me.

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