Cucho Hernández Reflects on Mixed Feelings After MVP Performance

Cucho Hernández was awarded the MVP title in the match played this afternoon at Mestalla between Valencia and Real Betis, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The Colombian opened the scoring for Pellegrini’s side, capitalizing on a significant error by Tárrega during ball recovery. He later had another opportunity that could have secured three points for his team. Following the match, he expressed a critical perspective on his performance during an interview with DAZN.

Regarding his feelings after the match, he stated, “Personally, I’m feeling quite upset, and my teammates are as well. The team knew that these three points would provide us with a crucial cushion to distance ourselves from the bottom teams and remain competitive. While it’s understandable that earning a point here isn’t bad, given how the match unfolded, we fell short in areas we’ve been struggling with in recent games, particularly set pieces. Nonetheless, we must keep pushing forward.”

He also acknowledged the decisive role played by Valles, noting, “Yes, it’s important to recognize the tremendous effort put in by Valencia; they pressured us significantly on counterattacks, as they possess fast and quality players. The draw feels somewhat fair, but given the circumstances and the time remaining, I believe we need to demonstrate the maturity expected of a team like Real Betis to maintain our lead.”

As for his fifth goal in La Liga, he remarked, “I’m very pleased personally, as I work hard for moments like this. It’s true that I had another opportunity at the end where I shot low, but it was well defended. Just a few centimeters made the difference. I’m happy overall, and I look forward to resting during this break and continuing to improve.”