Livestream, April 11 – Last season, Havertz became Chelsea's hero, with his goal in the Champions League final helping the Blues lift the Champions League for the second time. Recently, Havertz was interviewed on UEFA's official website, during which he also talked about how it feels to score the winning goal in the Champions League final.
About the mood before the Champions League final
Those days you'll be full of anticipation, but at the same time nervous because I feel like it was the greatest and most important day of my football career. Although we try to think about other things and try not to be distracted, it is impossible not to think about the Champions League final at all. The night before the game, I didn't sleep well.
On the way to the pitch, we could feel the atmosphere. The whole city is just two shades of blue, us and Manchester City, which is really special. Walking into the stadium before the game and seeing so many fans again felt really great. Looking at their faces, we were able to feel the mood of them coming into the pitch and supporting their team, which also gave us extra motivation.
About the winning goal in the final
You can't describe all emotions in words. Scoring that goal is a player's best moment. Because you can feel the feelings of the fans who support you live and in front of the TV. You know that those who know you well will be happy for you because the mood swings that come with a game like this are incredible. It's really great to score that goal.
I always seem to be able to score goals that determine the game, but it's more important for me to lift the trophy. That feeling was really unreal. I couldn't believe it all really happened, which is why I was so excited. It took me a few days to react and it was really incredible, and I really did. It's not just my dream alone, it's the dream of everyone around me, including my family, everyone at Chelsea and the coaches who have coached me at Bayer Leverkusen. I know it will make everyone happy and I have fulfilled my dreams for them.
About reviewing that achievement
I really can't describe it in words. It's something that will stay with me for the rest of my life, and I won't forget what I achieved in that year. Of course, it will also help you through the more difficult phases of your life, because when you look back, you will remember that you achieved the greatest dreams of your childhood. And I was very young at the time, I was only 21 years old.
There is still a lot going to happen in the future. Football is a business and two weeks after you win the Champions League, a lot of people don't care anymore. If you play a bad game, they'll forget everything you've achieved before. But at this point I will think, remember these emotions, you have achieved your childhood dream, you scored the goal to win the Champions League.
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