Valverde: “I see the tie completely open”

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Ernesto Valverdecoach of Athleticaddressed the media after his team’s victory at the Metropolitano in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.

The fight

“A game with tension, we have a lot at stake, opportunity to reach a final. I expected a game like this, remarkable in every action, in every duel and the second leg will be similar in that sense. In the first half we were good, reaching their area, the goal came. In the second they pressed, we struggled and then we settled. It was essential that they don’t lose sight of their goal because they were going to push. We held on and we scored the second, they tied …”.

Reinildo’s red?

“We all look in our favor and yes, of course, I think it’s in my favor, he went in first with both feet and it could have had a red card but the referee would see better. I didn’t see it. from the bench.”

First best time of the season

“No, I don’t think so. There was a lot of tension and it was noticeable and because of the importance, if you grow in the game you feel good. Atlético never lose here, to beat them is very difficult in what the public and the team push for. We know that “If we don’t dominate certain situations they will put us behind and in the end we will be behind even if we fight. This is the first part of a double game, we will have to suffer a lot in San Mamés to pass.”

Still watching the 50% tie

“I see it completely open. We recently beat Atlético de Madrid in San Mamés but we lost many times to them there and it’s a one-goal difference with a team of Atlético’s level… It’s open for both of us. “

What match are you looking forward to in Bilbao?

“There will be an atmosphere like the one there was today but in our favor. With tension, because we are at stake, everything is yet to be decided. Within that tension, dominate it, play with head and heart and take advantage of our opportunities. They will do the same, but to be sure, we will do everything together.”

Yesterday I lost my personality

“We’re doing well, especially in the first half and at other times we sank too much. One more experience for young kids, so they can grow. There are things we have to do better.”

The team knows how to suffer

“A match can go a long way. There are many matches within a match. Sometimes you dominate, then the crowd joins in, one chance changes the dynamic of the match… you have to control that. In ten bad minutes you lose a play off “.

Since 2017 they have not lost in the Cup in San Mamés. The year of the Cup

“It may or may not be. The statistics are good to talk about. Atlético haven’t lost here for a long time and now they have. We haven’t lost in the Cup but that doesn’t mean anything, let’s see what will happen on the 29th.”

The arbitration

“The coaches see everything in our favor. I want to correct myself but there is no way. The opposing coach protested to ask for things in his favor and so did I. The referee’s job is difficult, we are not the most -objected on the field. also on the bench “There is tension. They gave us a card for protesting, they will be deserved.”

The tension of the last minutes, Julen handled it well

“He is very young but has a good package, for these types of games he handles well. He has been composed and calm. We are lucky to have two good goalkeepers, it gives us a lot of security. “

How do you define your party?

“A fight between two teams, we have won a game but it doesn’t mean anything, there is a lot to decide.”

Where did the pulses come from the penalty awarded to Morata

“We knew it was offside because the referee made the line gesture, but we didn’t have a monitor. The players said it was offside. We expected. I don’t have many heartbeats because it’s not yours. .

Source: La Verdad

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