Diego Martínez: "What I take away is the players’ commitment and their belief in themselves"
After the victory in Vallecas, the yellow team’s coach highlighted that "the team was decisive in both penalty areas, and the effort and focus were excellent."
Diego Martínez spoke in the press room after the 1-3 win over Rayo Vallecano. He began by congratulating his squad for their effort on a challenging field like Vallecas, saying, "I want to congratulate all the players, the staff, everyone at the club, and the fans. We’ve been working tirelessly for nearly a month now. The team was decisive in both boxes, and the effort and concentration were outstanding."
Here are some of his key statements:
"I can only say thank you, because the guys give it their all. Sometimes things go our way, and sometimes they don’t. What really matters to me is the support we received from the fans at the airport after our loss to Atlético—the warmth they’ve shown us throughout the week. We know we’ll have to work hard every match, and even then, it might not always be enough."
"What I take away is the players' commitment and their belief in themselves. The shortcomings we had against Atlético Madrid, we made up for today. We need to stay balanced and keep growing as a team."
"I’m not looking at the standings. We’ve made that commitment to the players from the very first game. Tomorrow, we’ll recover and look forward to the two weeks ahead to keep growing and improving as a team. The group has put in a titanic effort this month."
"A win gives you the confidence to keep moving forward along this path. In the end, it’s about what they believe they’re capable of."
