As the night drew in, the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League resumed at the crack of dawn on December 11, Beijing time, with Villa defeating Leipzig in a thrilling 3-2 away win. After the battle, the team's striker Duran exuded the joy of victory in a post-match interview, talking about the healthy competition with teammate Watkins and his unique birthday plans as he is about to enter his prime years.
We did our best as a team and it was my mission to contribute goals to the team," Duran exclaimed. It means a lot to come away with a win and collect three points. It was an honor to be a part of this sparkling game."
When asked about the rivalry with Watkins, Duran confessed, "I enjoy it. Whenever I'm put on the field, I give it my all and try to contribute to the team with goals. This competition pushes us to be at our best and can only be good for the team."
In the face of the team's current ranking, Duran appeared both satisfied and humble: "We are happy with our current ranking, but know that more victories await us. Advancement is in sight, and the entire team is full of anticipation and confidence."
Additionally, Duran shared his plans for his birthday celebration, "My birthday is coming up, but I'm not going out to celebrate it. I'm looking forward to scoring against Nottingham Forest at the weekend as a way of celebrating my birthday. I'm sure we'll do well in that game."
The 16th round of Premier League fixtures will kick off on December 15 at 1:30 a.m. BST, with Villa on the road to Nottingham Forest. Doolan is looking forward to showing his strength in this crucial match.
