The Malaguista coach analysed the match against Atlético de Madrid in Málaga CF Femenino’s Liga Iberdrola debut: “If we wanted a First Division team we have to compete with the best; Atleti are playing Champions in three days”.
Positive sensations despite the defeat
“Despite the result, the sensations are good. Everyone will have their opinions, but I’m very clear I have many positive feelings. This is a team that plays Champions within three days and the goals were due to our mistakes. Very specific situations that can be corrected”.
A young, Malaguista team
“I believe we’ve seen a team with bite, united and determined. Then with the youth of Ruth, María… I take my hat off to Ruth today”.
Playing in the top flight
“If we wanted a First Division team we have to compete with the best. Let’s not forget, Atlético de Madrid are playing Champions in three days against Manchester City. We didn’t get any goals, but that can be resolved. They didn’t let us catch our breath, physically they’re stronger than us, but they’ve had 20 days or a month more of preseason training than us”.
Match analysis
“For me the 0-2 was key as we had to have options. We had only just got out there and had no time to react. The team paid for that as we lacked that spark. It happened in the preseason with Spartak Subótica. I’m upset by the result, but this is what we’ll come up against”.