Gabilondo: “The team believes in what has been created here”
The Malaguista full-back analysed the victory against Algeciras CF in the press room. “We want to thank the group for their commitment, the least we could do was show them respect and dedicate the goal to them,” he commented.
First goal as a Malaguista
“It feels like a weight has been lifted, it came from failing on occasion. Being a defender, goals aren’t required of us, but they are always welcome and give you a boost of confidence.”
Another assist
“I wasn't great in that aspect either and today I was better than I have been previously. Then Roberto finished very well. We kept insisting, we wanted to give a good image. We ended the first half with a bang, the second goal didn't come. Then we achieved it, suffered at the end, yet we took the game forward.”
Morale boost
“Ahead of the Christmas break we wanted to end with a good feeling. The holidays are time for you to reflect and rest. We wanted to play a good game in front of our fans, we owed it to them, and today we did it.”
Good first stretch of the season
“The team believes in what has been created here, that Málaga grows and we grow with Málaga. The pace that those at the top have shouldn’t take us away from the objective. We are having a good first round.”
Dedicated to Pellicer
“He has shown a lot of dedication to the team despite this being a difficult personal moment for him. We want to thank the group for their commitment, the least we could do was show them respect and dedicate the goal to them.”
Message to the fans
“The team is totally committed, we wanted to leave that good feeling. The team was good with the ball. I want to send a message of calm, those in front may not keep up the pace and we are doing very well.”