Match analysis

“We’re still earning points, which is doing justice to the work we’ve been doing.  We created the first chances, but failed to materialise them, and from a personal point of view I’m angry with myself for not giving the team the advantage on the scoreboard.  In a rebound the rival took the lead, and in one of the last actions of the game, luckily, Fede (Ricca) scored, so we’re a little more relaxed knowing we gained a point.”

Rescued point and Ricca

“We always go out to win matches and take the initiative.  We’ve not been able to get ahead of our rivals, which I think would totally change the way the games play out.  However, we managed to salvage a point today, and I congratulate Fede for scoring his debut goal in the First Division, and we hope there’s many more to come.”

Personal and collective performance

“I don’t know if I’m sad, because I had to score my first goal with Málaga, but I’m still trying to create opportunities for the team, and will continue to do so.  We’re lacking a stroke of luck or accuracy to put us in front of our rivals, but we’re working well.”

Atlético and MVP

“We’ll go out to win, and this weekend we’re up against a major rival who has a lot at stake, but we have our pride and a shirt to defend, and we’re not going to give anything away.  MVP?  I am grateful for the support and what we promise is hard work, effort and trying to claim the three points in Madrid.”