The player from Gran Canaria stated in a press conference that the team approaches the next match "with a lot of excitement and a desire to keep showing what we are building." "We believe we are building a great path, but we must take it step by step and try to achieve the second victory on Saturday."
These were some of his statements:
"To the younger players, I ask them to have enthusiasm and excitement, to understand what this badge means. They are on the right path and showing that they are ready."
"To close the game earlier, we needed to score the second goal, it would have changed everything. The first match is always complicated, it was the debut, and we lacked that, closing the game earlier. We will improve our efficiency, and we take away the good things the team did."
"For Sandro to score that goal meant a lot. He has always worked hard in the gym, and in his mind, he wanted to be here. It's the beginning of a great Sandro; we all know how he is, and he will give us a lot."
"I have taken Rafa Cruz under my wing; I care about him a lot, and he is learning. We need to let him enjoy, make mistakes, and prove himself. He is going to be a great footballer."
"We know we have a great team, but above all, it's about going out to win, and hopefully, there will be many victories. The other day, they equalized, there was little time left, and the message is clear: go for the match."
"The coach is emphasizing defensive work and set pieces. The team defended well for many minutes, and we will surely continue to do so."
"We are having fun with this way of playing, we are adapting, and I think it will give us many more good things than it will take away."
"I have always been respected; I think quite the opposite. Competition is good so that no one relaxes. I am calm and take it as something positive. There are people who have also competed internationally, and I take it as a learning experience."
"I like it when Canarian players are in the team because they give us identity, and people feel connected to the badge. We also need to be patient and not be too hard on the young players. It happened to Valentín against Barcelona, and it hurt me because we saw his quality in training. Now everyone is on board, but there were people who criticized him. I don't want the same to happen to Rafa or Elías. We need to support them."