Feelings after the defeat
“There is always a difference in football, and that difference is in the boxes. I think we were better than Levante between the two areas, but in the boxes, they were superior to us, and that's something we have to be clear about. We must congratulate Levante because they were much more decisive than us.”
Good team performance
“We are the last to arrive in the category, with a very young team, made up of 80 or 90% of last year's core. It's really frustrating because, in these last three matches, I believe we've played the best football in terms of the areas.”
“This should serve as a hallmark for us: to keep insisting, keep improving, and recognise the areas where we need to work harder, but above all, I feel proud of the team's work.”
Changes
“Given the situation we were in, bringing Ramón on was aimed at gaining much more control of the game, especially with the inclusion of Castell or Aarón. I think Ramón gave us the balance we needed. However, they made changes that allowed them to step up and create much more depth, especially by capitalising on our mistakes.”
“I think we compensated well in the second half, but there's one key takeaway: decision-making. We went from being in a position to score the third goal to conceding it instead. And in the end, that's what makes the difference.”
David Larrubia’s tactical situation
“In defence, we know perfectly well that one of Levante's great strengths is the superiority created by Carlos, especially on that left wing. It's something that, no matter how much every team analyses and works on it, it's still very difficult to counter. In the end, football belongs to the players and their talent. Just like we try to create advantages with players like David Larrubia, who is in great form after two very demanding matches.”
“Every team plays with its own strengths, and for me, the most important thing is that these young players are taking a step forward. If they continue at this level, I have no doubt that they will soon be competing at the highest level.”
Preparations for #CastellónMálaga
“The first thing I told them is that on Sunday we have another match with many goals, and we must be prepared, both in defensive solidarity and in finishing. This week will be key, as I told the guys. We need to control our emotions. Today we're a bit down, but tomorrow we’ll focus on preparing for the match against Castellón, which will be a high-intensity battle.”
“We have the hope of continuing to dream and, above all, achieving our first objective: those 50 points. This defeat is good for us to keep our feet on the ground and understand that every match will be a tough battle.”