Dest: I’m really happy to score my first Barcelona goal

Dest netted his first goal for Barcelona at a crucial time for the team as they progressed to the last 16 of the Champions League.The USMNT right-back broke the deadlock against Dynamo Kyiv to set Ronald Koeman’s side on their way to an important three points.”I’m really happy to score my first goal,” Dest said after the game. “I think we needed a goal. It was an important one to score [to make it] 1-0 and hopefully many more are to come.”We have two more games to go, but we’re in a good position right now so I’m very happy that we won. I can’t wait until we play the next game.”Konrad the debutantDest’s fellow American, Konrad de la Fuente, made his first competitive appearance for the Barcelona first team during the trip to Ukraine, coming off the bench for the final few minutes of the match.”It’s an incredible thing making my debut and also my Champions League debut,” Konrad said after full time.”I’m thankful for everyone that helped me get here and I will continue to work hard and hopefully get more chances. I was really happy. I’ve worked hard since a very young age for this moment and I’m happy I got the chance.”