After Real Betis defeated Lille 3-2, Bartra, who scored twice, was interviewed in the mixed zone.

You must be one of the standout stars of this match, right? You scored two goals. We were checking the statistics; your last brace was in a league match. I imagine you must be very happy now, especially starting this Champions League campaign with a victory, which is also very important, right?

Yes, absolutely. This is one of the best nights of my career. For everything that happened in this match, and because I was able to make history with Real Betis, returning to the Champions League. And this comeback, the way the game unfolded, and my two goals.

I'm really very happy, happy for the team, happy that Real Betis fans can feel so much joy, and also for my children and for myself. This is a night I will never forget.

You're also in very good form right now, aren't you? In the last match, you came on as a substitute and made a crucial clearance on the goal line, helping Real Betis win the game. Now you're the protagonist again, and you even scored two goals. Are you in the best form of your career?

Yes, I feel very fulfilled right now, very confident and believing, while also having a very grounded feeling. I feel like 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. To be honest, I'm very grateful to God.

Did you see the photos released by the Spanish refereeing committee? In those photos, you can see that you didn't step on the line. But earlier, there were some videos and photos that made it seem like you had stepped on the line. Marc, what exactly happened?

I think it's quite serious to alter images to pressure referees. Fortunately, there were many cameras on the field, and the actual images have already been released. Because I was certain at the time that I didn't step on that line. I timed it very carefully, placing my foot at the critical position, and then...

So those photos were altered? That's unbelievable.

I saw it at home too, but I was actually very calm. Because I was thinking: "As long as they release the real images, I know I didn't step on the line, I'm very certain of it." I always kept that in mind, and I had practiced specifically beforehand, so I knew the issue wasn't with me.

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