Giráldez Reflects on Victory and Team Challenges

Following a commanding victory against Valencia, Claudio Giráldez assessed the match’s outcome, emphasizing the exaggerated scoreline and the physical challenges his players encountered.

Regarding the match, he stated, “The final score is more inflated than it should have been. We experienced moments of suffering as well as periods of control. We had the necessary bit of luck at crucial times, and the 4-1 result does not reflect the fairness of the game.”

On the physical setbacks, Giráldez noted, “Starting from yesterday with Starfelt, today Williot experienced discomfort from the outset, and Pablo Dirán nearly dislocated his shoulder in his second action. Williot endured for half an hour, struggling as he felt nauseous. There was also a hit to Radu, and Miguel Román sustained an injury early in the second half but managed to hold on for 45 minutes.”

When asked about European competitions, he commented, “These numbers bring us closer to securing our place in the league. We need to accumulate approximately 42 points in La Liga to ensure our survival. This is our priority, and we are currently in a favorable position to achieve it.”

Concerning Valencia, Giráldez acknowledged, “They delivered a remarkable performance, showing great character and tactical adaptability at various stages of the match. We managed to endure through many challenging moments and defended well when necessary.”