Imanol Alguacil: “This victory is for Aitor and his family”

Imanol Alguacil He appeared happy for the success and the work done, and had a clear idea of ​​the first dedication of the success to Aitor Zabaleta and his family. “It went to them. He will enjoy this success from there. 25 years later, we don’t forget.” The Oriotarra coach gave a lot of credit to what was done in the first half. “The game was decided there. We knew we had to adjust the pressure a lot because Villarreal are a good team, and we did it while they were giving us energy. It was incredible pressure and we came out on top because of that and because of a good game. We were more successful than them, who had more success,” he said .

Basic settings

Although the performance seems circular, Imanol He said there were doubts and adjustments. “I had to do a great job defensively, I adjusted some things because some players had doubts and it turned out well. It hurts too. In the second half, fatigue appeared and we decided to get together, give them the ball, at the end put a line of five to give toughness and hold on, thanks to the work of the first half. “I’m leaving satisfied,” he explained.

The game is long. “We ended up like that. The team has a point of fatigue but no excuses. We did a puzzle and it turned out well, we’ll see how we can get people back but if some don’t, others will. “This is what we want, to play these games every three days,” he commented.

Remiro and Merino

The coach positively appreciated the performances of Remiro and Merino, where he was asked. “We can’t find out now Merino. He brings a huge personality to this team. And in games like this it matters. He is a boy who gives us a lot in set pieces and in the game. already Remiro He is praised by many for his footwork but he has taken a step forward between the sticks, where he is doing a good job and that is why he is decisive in certain moments, “indicated he.