Baraja: “The point is positive and only one detail deprived us of a prestigious victory”

Valencia CF coach Rubén Baraja appeared in a press conference after the draw against Athletic Club, in which the team conceded late in stoppage time.

The match

“From what we saw in the game, I think we lost two points in the last move of the match. Each point has to have a lot of value and more so at a ground like this. We were losing in the first half and in the second we believed in getting an equaliser and being able to grow to win the contest. In the last few minutes, we weren’t able to defend that action, even though we had worked on it this week.

The work we did was very good, but it makes me angry to have lost the three points in that move. In order to be able to take points here at San Mamés, you have to do many things well.

The team had continuity in many things. The feeling is that when we turned the scoreline around, we had a good chance of winning. I hope the fans are happy with the players' intensity. The point is positive and only one detail deprived us of a prestigious victory.”

Hugo Duro

“It looks like he has a problem with his shoulder; we'll see.”

Competitiveness

“With our work and the process, the team believe. We have evolved in things. We have tried to achieve that ambition of taking the three points and getting closer to Athletic Club in the standings. The team are competing well and are showing energy. We competed to win, with young players, but with great intensity, concentration and commitment. What I will take away that ambition that was demonstrated in the game. We missed getting it right on the last move.”

Athletic Club

“Athletic are one of the teams that demand the most from you. They are an example to follow. Valverde is doing a great job and we intend for our team to continue working with that intensity. I appreciate that the idea or style of Valencia CF is compared to that of Athletic Club.”

Rotations in the Copa del Rey

“We are not thinking about the Copa del Rey. We put everything into this match. Now we have to face the Copa del Rey aiming to try to win wherever we play. We face it with a great mentality and our obligation is to compete well. It is a time for the players who are not getting many minutes to gain rhythm and continue growing with each game.”