The importance of obtaining a victory

“We’re very happy with how the game advanced considering where we came from. We didn’t get off to a bad start but conceding a goal in the first half cost us dearly. The team has shown faith and a great deal of soul. This has to be a step forward. We need to now be thinking about the match in Cádiz and going for a win to claim two in a row, which is what Deportivo have done. In the match against Fuenlabrada, which ended with an unfair result, it was true that in those last two actions we would have won, then we wouldn’t have drawn with Mirandés and wouldn’t have lost in Elche. These are dynamics. We weren’t bad last Saturday night and weren’t that great today. What’s fair is to maintain a medium level and bring continuity to what the team did in the second half. It’s important to have continuity and work with humility as in this category it costs a lot to win, so you need to keep your feet on the ground as it’s a long, hard season. We’re happy for the players and the fans who have suffered so much, this win gives them a real boost”.

Message to fans

“The fans have been with the team and have shown their support, which is so important. The fans win matches, as Manolo said the other day. Of course, the players have to offer that performance, but we have such amazing fans that they are with us through everything. Today they should feel very proud. It’s a marathon, we’ve run a metre and are now focusing on Cádiz. However, the fans, despite the circumstances, are with the team”.

Ismael and Tete Morente

“We know Ismael very well and Tete, since he arrived, is having some very good training sessions and giving us great sensations”.