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Motorlet midfielder recalls UEFA Youth League experiences and recent match against Grimaldo

A Motorlet midfielder reflected on his past participation in the UEFA Youth League with Příbram and discussed a recent 1:1 draw against Sparta Prague B featuring Grimaldo.

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Záložník Michal Rataj si zahrál v dresu Vyšehradu i proti Tomáši Holešovi ze Slavie.
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Záložník Michal Rataj si zahrál v dresu Vyšehradu i proti Tomáši Holešovi ze Slavie. Barbora Reichová / CNC / Profimedia

Photo: eFotbal · Zahrál si mládežnickou Ligu mistrů i proti sparťanu Grimaldovi. Úžasné zážitky, líčí záložník · Cropped for display

A midfielder for Motorlet has reflected on his career highlights, specifically citing his time in the UEFA Youth League while playing for Příbram. He described the competition as a peak moment in his youth career, recalling matches against Benfica at home and away trips to Moldova and Romania. The player noted the scale of the experience, which included air travel and performing in front of thousands of fans.

In the current season, the midfielder has featured for Motorlet in the third tier, where he recently faced Sparta Prague B. The match ended in a 1:1 draw at home, a game in which Motorlet was reduced to ten men and conceded a penalty. Sparta Prague B fielded Grimaldo, a player who has not yet established himself in the first team. The Motorlet player observed that Grimaldo created two decent chances during the contest.

The midfielder acknowledged that his role within the Motorlet squad has evolved compared to previous years, often involving appearances from the bench. He credited coach Radim Nečas for maintaining a stable lineup due to the strong form of the starting players. The player expressed satisfaction with the team's successful season, which he described as exceeding expectations.

Before joining Motorlet, the player gained experience at Příbram and Vyšehrad, including spells in the second league. Outside of his playing duties, he is involved in youth sports initiatives. He works alongside Tonda Barák on the Trenéři ve škole project and operates Sportfitt, an organization focused on increasing physical activity among children through seminars and sports clubs.

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