Changes in the second half

“It cost us a lot, despite being in the lead in the first half. We weren’t comfortable. Seeing the state of the pitch and that we weren’t clear with what we were doing, we decided to change. The result was not according to what we thought. In the second half we altered the way we played to be stronger inside and press with two strikers.”

Three crucial points

“It was a very tough game that had to be won. We’ll remember these three points for a long time. It was very tough.”

Competing was key

“We took the lead and went into the break with the feeling of not being comfortable. Something had to change, we had to compete. Today we couldn’t dominate, and we had to close the defensive spaces so they wouldn't hurt us. I don’t think Alfonso had any action of merit.”

Double substitution at half-time

“The situation wasn’t ideal and the boys understood it. We had to work hard. Today we had to be more results-oriented and competitive.”

Competing isn’t defending

“Competing is making decisions at every moment of play, not defending. It was a very exhausting match. I've seen players skate many times. We had to compete.”

Commendable match for Mérida

“Today we weren’t comfortable. Things were not flowing right, due to the rival. It seems that, because they are in the relegation zone, you come here and you think it’ll be easy, but that’s not the case. Today we weren’t able to play our game.”

Difficulties and a great deal of effort

“Very happy for the lads' effort. They are competing in a brutal way in an extreme situation. We have to value the points we have and the efforts of the boys. We have to feel proud of the work.”

Recover and go for Algeciras

“We have the experience of what happened to us after Barakaldo. It's a matter of survivors. In football you have to go to the limit, it’s a very harmful sport. Tomorrow we rest and then work to the max.”