Unai Simon: I don't think I'm a hero, I'm going to pick up my mood and get back on the road tomorrow

Spanish national team goalkeeper Unai Simon played well in a match against Switzerland, saving two penalties in a penalty shootout to help the team advance. He also gave an interview to Searle Radio after the game

Congratulations, Unai, you are the hero of this game

Thanks, but I don't feel like a hero, we all tried our best to play an all-round game. It's true that we didn't get our rewards and didn't kill the game as quickly as possible. We got a lot of chances and we were supposed to settle the fight in regular time, and the same was true in extra time. But it didn't work out, but football was fair and we ended up winning the knockout game.

Is all this now a reward for overcoming that previous mistake?

We have to let go of those mistakes as soon as possible, but also to get our results right, because we still have a very important semi-final to play, and it will be very difficult for the opponent, whoever it is. It's okay to celebrate a little now, but tomorrow we're going to empty everything and start from scratch.

Today's team advances to the semi-finals and your save point is crucial

I also saved some penalties in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Betis this year, and then I remember saving some when I was a kid.

Everything that happens to you, this is also an important lesson in life, that is, even if there are many setbacks, you must stand up and continue to struggle

I feel like we have to think of every game as a whole new game and not let ourselves be influenced by the past. Against the semi-finals, our preparation methods will not change, and the goal is to win. The past achievements have helped us to this point, but we need to forget the past and focus on the future, because we need to win this European Championship.

You said you don't usually celebrate goals much because you're a very calm person, but today you saw you holding up the MVP trophy and it was exciting, how much emotion have you accumulated?

I don't know how to say it, the body does not listen to the call, this moment is really excited, there are too many emotions and desires, in this moment are rushed out.

(Editor: Yao Fan)