Analysis of the win
“What the players have done has a lot of merit. They are a very difficult rival at home and the fans know it. In the first action we took the lead and they could have scored against us in two or three consecutive actions. Then we scored the second goal and played our game, not forgetting the expulsion. In the second half we lacked verticality. I’m happier than if we had beaten Castellón or Ibiza, because it’s very tough here. We saw a very superior team at a complicated stadium and against a very strong rival.”
Intensity of the team
“A lot can happen here in a minute. They are worked hard by their coach and have a lot of soul. We showed a great deal of continuity and levelled the intensity. I’m very happy, because we equalled in intensity and continuity.”
Satisfaction
“Every coach would like to score two quick goals. Beyond the change of gameplan, the idea we have is very clear. I am very happy for the lads, because this is the victory that I value most to date, due to the context and our situation. Very happy for the players.”
Great start to the game
“The key has been competing from the first action. In the throw-ins we worked hard to ensure that Moussa creates uncertainty and Genaro arrives from behind. They had two dangerous actions and then we controlled the game. We missed finding Dioni. We were able to increase our lead, but it was hard as Alcoyano never gave up.”
Different to the first round
“It has nothing to do with the match at La Rosaleda, where we weren’t lucky with the ball and they managed the transitions. It was a match in which we had to equal each other in terms of intensity and details. There has been no team here at El Collao as superior as us.”
Rival at home
“It’s very difficult here, CD Alcoyano has a team that competes like beasts in a very difficult category. We equalised the intensity and we saw the quality. We were far superior because we matched the intensity. I don't think there is any team that is going to be so superior in the result. I am very happy with what the team has done, I value it greatly.”
High level
“Everyone did well. I will always demand more from Dani Lorenzo, I always want more. We all have to raise the level, me first. Today we raised the level, but the goal is still very far away. The important thing is the working method.”
Malaguistas at Campo del Collao
“Words are not enough for the fans. I have made this trip many times and I know what it costs, and there are people who stayed home due to certain issues. These people are amazing, we are reengaging them after the defeats away from home. Now we have to focus on the next game against Ibiza.”