Dioni: “Every minute wearing the Málaga shirt is a gift”
The Málaga forward spoke to the media in a press conference after the match against Granada CF. “We come from a lower division, and I think we are doing well.”
Valuable point
“I believe that any point in this league is valuable. We had a great first half and created chances to go into half-time with the lead, but it didn’t happen. We knew they had quality players, many with experience in the top division, who could score at any moment. In the end, it was an exciting match for the fans. One more point away from home in a tough venue, and we move forward.”
Team identity
“I believe our identity is not to give up and to compete until the end. It doesn’t matter if we’re two goals down; we’re always in the game and convinced that we can turn it around. Honestly, we knew we were going to score. We also had faith that Alfonso would save the penalty.”
Positive feelings
“This goes beyond just the points. It’s about the feelings we’re creating. We come from a lower division, and although the start is always tough, I think we’re doing well. We’ve already accumulated 10 points, and the way we compete, and approach matches in venues like Nuevo Los Cármenes is something to be proud of.”
Working for a place in the 11
“I don’t like to call it a starting place because the coach rotates a lot, just like last year, to keep everyone engaged. I focus on training at my best and giving everything on the pitch. Every minute I have wearing the Málaga shirt in the Second Division is a gift.”