Going for victory

“Every week we focus on winning, and each match is like a whole world, but it’s a fact that we’ve nearly completed the first round, we’re now out of the relegation zone and up against a rival just above us in the table.  We need to go all out for victory.”

Good defensive work

“Everyone else is focusing on the same work we’ve been doing from a tactical point of view, all members of the team are helping and we’re strong in defence… For example, the other day we only had two or two and a half chances, and Recio’s shot should have gone in.”

Finishing

“Just by having one chance…There are matches when the rival scores, and others when the local side has 80 opportunities, doesn’t score and you win 1-0.  At some point we will need that bit of good luck we’ve been searching for.  We need to try and create more chances and improve our finishing, which is what we’re working on.”

Morale for Vallecas

“Following the draw in Bilbao, morale was given a boost in order for us to face Rayo, knowing we’re capable of earning points from any ground.  The team must focus on the fact that we played a great defensive game the other day, whilst our attacking display needs a bit more work.”