“0-0 was a good result. Athletic are a difficult team to beat, who always create at least seven or eight goal chances, which I think they just about managed to do tonight. We played well enough to ensure Athletic didn’t cause us too much trouble, so I think it’s a fair result. It wasn’t the best match we’ve ever played, but we got a good result.”
Statements by Portillo:
"We played on a difficult pitch tonight, against a team who put a lot of pressure on us. Taking into account the match we played, when we can’t win, the important thing is to at least gain a point. I’m ready for whenever the coach needs me.”
Statements by Jesús Gámez:
"We weren’t as comfortable as we usually are on the pitch tonight, but we’re pleased with the result. We didn’t perform as well as we have been doing recently, but we managed to get a point against a tough rival. We’ve had a fantastic start to the season though, and physically I’m doing great.”
Statements by Demichelis:
“Generally, we did well to draw tonight. Our objective was obviously to win, but when it’s not possible, the important thing is to gain a point. We managed to control the ball well, on what is a difficult pitch, though we didn’t create many goal opportunities. Both teams have played matches recently, there’s no excuses, and I think we both performed at the same level. We’re confident in our ability, and focus on each match at a time. Tonight’s match was a tough challenge for me, against two excellent strikers, though this really motivates me as a player.”
