Jonas Ramalho said this victory is “essential” as “we had to win no matter what. We performed well in previous games, yet today was key to moving closer to safety. We have positive energy and are looking forward to next weekend to go for the win,” said the Malaguista defender.

The team faces the final stretch of the competition with optimism, humility and enthusiasm: “As long as the numbers are there, the team believes. We have to go all out to win every game and treat them like finals. We shouldn't go crazy, just focus on each week's game and hopefully we’ll achieve our objective.”

The team, having won three games out of the last four, has developed multiple automatisms and synergies. “It’s been a while since the team has hit the right key. With the change to the system, we all know what we have to do. The team is well-positioned, we’re performing well. Against the rivals above us we secured good results. The remaining games are finals and it’s crucial we beat all the direct rivals to be able to surpass them,” he stated.

On a personal level, Ramalho has shown his commitment to the team, regardless of the minutes he’s played. “I haven't been in the 11 for two matches, but I have to be ready for when it's my turn to play. I have to go out in the second half to help the team and the most important thing is to get the three points,” the Blue and White number '22' concluded.