Match review
“If we have to lose, let it be like this, against a good team and standing our ground. We showed some naivety with that goal, and this is a division where there are a lot of goals.”

Action of Almería’s third goal
“I got a knock on the head, the referee called a foul on me and played advantage. They took the corner, I tried to get up as best I could and, well, it ended up as a goal.”

Stopping play in that move
“I think the game should have been stopped, but that’s not up to me and that’s it. I probably could have stayed on the ground longer. I saw they were taking the corner quickly and I tried to help, but it wasn’t possible.”

No reward
“It’s a shame and very frustrating, because we made a great effort, we came back in a match that looked very difficult, and we could have won it.”

Physical demands of the game
“I’m fine. These are intense matches that take a big toll physically. Time to recover and be ready for next weekend.”

Dressing room
“The team is fine. The defeat is painful because of the timing and how the match had turned. If we have to lose, let it be like this, because we always show up and give our all. It could have also gone our way, they have finishing power, they had the last chance and they scored.”

Positive mentality
“It’s a blow for us, but it’s a match against a very good team and losing can happen. We’re still just as motivated and from tomorrow we’ll start preparing. We have six very exciting games ahead to enjoy and to all pull together.”

Group ambition
“In the last few minutes you could maybe sit back more, but this team’s DNA is to always go for more. We have a plan and we stick to it. Many times it has given us results, and today it has taken it away from us.”