Diego Martínez: "Ending this Christmas break with 22 points was a goal we achieved today"
UD Las Palmas head coach Diego Martínez expressed his satisfaction after the team’s crucial victory over RCD Espanyol. "We knew it was going to be a game that required a lot of patience and hard work. The team and the fans together secured a very important win," he stated.
Speaking at the press conference following the match at the Estadio Gran Canaria, Martínez highlighted the significance of the victory: "In the second half, we found more opportunities in key areas and created more chances. These are three fantastic points."
Here are some of his key remarks:
"The atmosphere we experience every day and the positive energy of everyone working around the team contribute to our success. Achieving this points tally seemed unthinkable, but by focusing on the day-to-day, we’ve managed it. There’s still a lot to do, but we have to enjoy this moment. When challenges arise, we need to stay strong and keep believing in what we’re doing."
"I always want the best for my players, but the more external noise there is, the harder it will be when we return. Today, it was tough to manage everyone’s playing time. Januzaj probably played more than he should have."
"I don’t usually do this, but I want to single out Manu Fuster. He has the kind of mentality we need on this team."
"We still have many games ahead. We’ve seen firsthand how quickly situations can change. We cannot lose focus; there’s so much parity in this league."
"I want to dedicate this victory to our colleague Héctor Dumpiérrez, and I send our deepest condolences to his family."