After the loss to Elche, Diego Martínez remarked, "It was a tough game, and we weren’t at our best. I take responsibility for defeats and step back in victories. We would have loved to progress and keep going." He added, "Elche is in good form. When we are at our best, we can compete with any team, but when we’re not, we struggle. The opponent was better today, and we must accept and learn from it."
Here are some of his key statements:
"This doesn’t change anything about what we’ve experienced these past months. This is a process, and as the coach, I am here to face these moments and keep looking forward."
"I want to thank the fans for their support, and we deeply regret this outcome. We are a team still developing and getting to know each other. This week, many players struggled with flu and other issues, but that’s no excuse for the poor performance. Now, we need to recover and focus on the next match."
"The second half of the season carries more emotional weight because everything is at stake. I’m happy with the players I have. Growth comes from experiencing moments like these. We need to get back to our best."
"We have to be sharp, focused, and give our all at all times. Everyone is frustrated right now, but this will help us manage setbacks in the future. A new phase begins now, and we face a tough schedule. This defeat reminds us that the road ahead is long, and we must consistently operate at the highest level."