What feelings does the game leave you?
We wanted another result, obviously, if possible in advantage. We’ve been good, we’ve put in a good performance, but it was an even match. They have made the difference with two very good goals and that is why they get that result. There have been phases where they have been better, others us… Rayo has given the level, but Betis has been more successful. It has very good players.
Has the key been the hit?
Carvalho and Fekir are strong players in the bodies and they took many balls and it was difficult for us to impose ourselves. They are the ones who have given us the most war. We have arrived from the outside with Álvaro, with Balliu, we have had crosses, but we have not been successful. He has been balanced. If we put Nteka’s, we’ll draw, but good.
What did you think of the atmosphere?
We can’t ask the people for anything more, they’ve been supporting us the whole game, everything. And the players have given everything. Trejo and Santi had nothing more to give, but Betis also ended up tired. With 1-2 we have risked a lot, but we had no choice but to push. I don’t leave sad thinking that we haven’t given our level. After 1-0 it’s an even bigger penalty. There have been small mistakes, but they have scored two great goals for us.
What options do they have?
Betis starts with an advantage, that of the scoreboard and that of playing at home. It is as if you go to a normal game and they have marked you as soon as you start. We will have to do very well and have more success than them. Above all, take advantage of our good moments.
Rayo is weak at home…
The three games against Betis have been similar, well played by both, with moments for each other and success has decided them. Betis has had it this time, let’s trust in the return to have it.
Betis have everything in their favour.
They were already favorites and this result makes their job easier, but they know what it cost them to win here and they are not going to relax. It has been hotly contested. We will go with all faith. We will make adjustments, take some more risk, but in the qualifying rounds we have to do it sometimes.
Do you miss Falcao’s goals?
We are all one. They are not the goals of one or the other. It is a team and we all push to achieve the goal. We ask for more things than goals, it is something global.
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