Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur and Juan Foyth of Villarreal spoke about playing against each other.
The Champions League begins on Tuesday and one of the mathches involves two Argentine World Cup winning center backs. Tottenham Hostpur will host Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday as Juan Foyth will play against Cristian Romero and his former club.
Romero spoke at a press conference on Monday before the match and mentioned Juan Foyth. Here is what he had to say:
“I think I get a bad rep. I was taught to defend like this in Argentina. I love this game. I have this inside. I don’t have anything against any player I come up against.
“I just defend this shirt and badge. This is my style of play. It is in my blood to play like this. You wouldn’t change your style of play given where I have got to in the game.
“I know him really well. We played together in the U20s and U23s. We managed to spend time together in the national team. He is a great guy and a top player. He was here as well so it will be a special game for him.”
Juan Foyth spent three years playing with Tottenham Hotspur and has since gone on to win the Europa League with Villarreal. Speaking about playing in the Champions League and against Cristian Romero, here is what Foyth had to say:
“I am very happy to be able to compete again in one of the best competitions with Villarreal. I hope we can give our fans something to celebrate.
“Our forwards will have to endure one of the best center backs in the world. He’s a great player and a great person.”
Cristian Romero and Juan Foyth in 2014 playing in the youth division. Romero with Belgrano and Foyth with Estudiantes de la Plata. pic.twitter.com/vYNYCbMlV2
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) September 16, 2025
