SUPER CUP 2025: Borja Herrera, the MasterCard for FC Goa

Sayan Dey, Bhubaneswar: Last year Borja Herrera has won the Super Cup for East Bengal. Then he switched his team and joined FC Goa. In this year FC Goa has finished 2nd in the ISL. Now Borja & his company looking to seal the title in SUPER CUP. Before facing Mohunbagan Borja opens up in an interview with Ray Sportz.

1. Q: Last season you won the Super Cup title with East Bengal. Now your team FC Goa is in the semis. Share your journey with us.
   Borja: It has been a beautiful journey so far. Last season, winning the Super Cup with East Bengal was very special for me, and this season with FC Goa, we have had a very good run, finishing 2nd in the ISL. Reaching the semifinals of the Super Cup is a result of the hard work of the entire team – players, coaches, staff – and I am proud to be part of this group. Now, we are focused on giving our best and trying to go all the way.
2. Q: Your team played very well in this season’s ISL but didn’t win the trophy. What is your team’s mentality for this Super Cup?
   Borja: Our mentality is very clear – we want to win. We had a strong season in the ISL, but we know we can still achieve something big by winning the Super Cup. The team is motivated, focused, and ready to fight for the title. We want to give something back to the fans who have supported us all season.
3. Q: Super Cup winning team has a chance to play in the AFC. How excited are you to play at this stage?
   Borja: Very excited! Every player dream of playing on the bigger stages, and the AFC competitions are very prestigious. It would be a big opportunity, not just for me but for the Club and for all the fans. We know what’s at stake, and it gives us even more motivation to push ourselves.
4. Q: You played a very good game in your last match against Punjab FC and also scored the equalizer. Now you play against Mohun Bagan in the semis. What is your personal target for this game?
   Borja: Thank you. The goal against Punjab FC was important for the team. Against Mohun Bagan, my personal target is simple – help the team win. Whether it’s scoring, assisting, or working hard defensively, whatever the team needs, I am ready to give. Mohun Bagan is a strong team, but we believe in ourselves.
5. Q: Say something about your fans.
   Borja: The fans are everything. Their love, their energy – it pushes us to give more on the pitch. Here at FC Goa, the fans have welcomed me very warmly, and I want to thank them from my heart. We will fight for them in every game, and we hope we can celebrate together very soon.