Marcelino on Álex Baena, Thierno Barry, Denis Suárez and the penalty taker

VALUATION OF VICTORY

“In the first half, the opponent made us uncomfortable with possession because we didn’t adjust the pressure well. It’s my fault because on a defensive level we said one thing in which we could put pressure and we should have been more intense. We had some losses and few pauses in circulation. In the second half, we thought it could have been easier and we conceded a very avoidable goal. But the team recovered and the second half was ours because we had enough scoring chances to decide the game. This victory places us third and we are very happy.”

BAENA’S PERFORMANCE AND THE PENALTY

“Football is a collective sport. If you have good individuality… In the second half we had fluidity because the whole team did. There were chances, we scored goals and missed a penalty… The team insisted and deserved the result. A footballer helps you win, like Barry did with his goal, but if you are not a team you don’t win. And you have to be to defend and attack. “We were a team until the end.”

“He is a differential player at his best level. He was not assigned to take the penalty. I will try to be more specific in the next situation. From now on, I will assign in order who is going to take the penalties.”

CABANES

“We were fair in attack. Denis had some discomfort and we were forced to make the change to Baena. Cabanes did the preseason, he is with us and we thought he should have his opportunity. Happy for him because he knows that the door to the first team is open and he has to enter and break down the door. “He who deserves it will be there.”

AIM

“Our goal is to be better and it is evident that we have to improve in many facets. We are good for being a team with so many changes and that had a super complicated schedule at the beginning. It is to be satisfied and proud of these footballers. The players want, have the will and the ability to work for and for the team. For that, we feel proud. “We all would have signed on matchday eight to be third and have added 17 points.”

THIERNO BARRY

“I don’t speak to be proven right. I like to be cautious, patient and optimistic. I like to be in contact with the players. Just because you score a goal doesn’t mean it’s good. He is 21 years old and comes from a better league. He conditions his rivals and I think he has a present and a great future, in addition to being surrounded by good players. If you have patience, which sometimes you don’t, you will be able to progress and improve your performance. We trust him a lot. “It was a success for the club to sign this player.”

DENIS SUÁREZ

“He had a muscle discomfort and we were forced to make the change. Let’s hope it’s mild because the poor guy seems to have a really bad streak. Last season he suffered a lot and it seems that that injury is forgotten. Let’s hope he is out of the team as little as possible. “We need all the footballers because we don’t have a large squad.”