Leandro Andrade: "I can't say anything about that" - INTERVIEW

An interview with "Qarabağ" football player Leandro Andrade to Sport24.az

- You lost to "Sabah" in the final of the Azerbaijan Cup. In your opinion, why couldn't you win?
- Actually, it was a difficult game. Because we waited a week after the championship ended, the preparation process, all this is not easy. This was a lesson for us not to make the same mistakes in the next games, in the finals. Now is the time to rest and spend time with family. We have to look at the next matches.

- "Qarabağ" is rarely awarded 2 penalties. What do you associate this with?
- It has nothing to do with physical preparation. If you lose concentration for 1-2 seconds, you can give a penalty, you can also miss a penalty. Even Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players in the world, can do it. It is not only the fault of the person who commits the penalty. Where does the penalty start, where is the ball lost, it passes through the middle line and reaches the final stage. The penalty is not just one person's fault.


- What can you say about the refereeing?
- I can't say anything about that.

- In the 2025/2026 season, you will start from the 2nd qualifying round of the Champions League. Does it have any advantages?
- I am very excited and happy that we will participate in the Champions League again. Because this was our goal at the beginning of the season. Everything is hot, everything is different. It is a pleasure to participate in this competition.

- You became the top scorer in the national championship this season. What do you think about this?
- Of course, I am happy about that. When I come out on the field, I try to help the team achieve a successful result. Of course, our entire team has contributed here. Because we are a team and we all always strive for the best. In any case, in the new season we will work until the end to achieve a successful result.