Antonio Raillo, Sergi Darder, Samu Costa, Jagoba Arrasate reflected on our 1-1 draw with Valencia CF. Find out what they had to say below.
Antonio Raíllo:
On the game: I feel like we should have changed a couple of things, especially continuing with the good play we showed in the first 25 minutes. It's true that Valencia pressed hard, they also played well. Once they equalised, it was a different game. You could say it was a good result, but I'm ambitious and I see it as a bad result, I wanted to win.
On the second half: We know we have to be much more intense in many aspects, especially in defence. We need to build on what we did well in the first half, and that's what we found most difficult.
Sergi Darder:
On the draw: We came here for the three points, and that's what we showed in the first half. We had the game pretty much under control, but we have to admit that they deserved to draw this match. We have to take the draw as a good result.
On 2025 is coming to an end: I think that in terms of results, in the last few games, we've been doing much better, competing a little better. I think we all need to be aware that we can give a little more, and I think we should leave happy but with the self-criticism that we can improve our image and play better. Starting with me. Happy and ready to switch off.
On 100 games with Mallorca: I didn't know either, they told me when I got to the dressing room. I've been very happy since the first day I arrived. I've said it before, I'll say it again: I'm very happy to be at Mallorca. Since I left when I was 13, I've wanted to come back home. Now it's 100, but I hope there will be many more. I'm aware of where I am, what I have to do and what I have to improve.
Samu Costa:
On the point earned: It's a good point, we're still picking up points. We're proud of our work, it hasn't been an easy year. The team's unity and humility is the best thing for suffering and working hard, it's the best thing we have. Congratulations also to the manager, who is a great coach. He motivates us a lot and we do everything for him and the fans. We would like to thank and dedicate the goal to the fans who came to see us today at Mestalla.
On the match: It's a difficult stadium to play in. We had our moments and maybe we could have done more. But now we'll enjoy these days and start 2026 with more points and victories.
On the goal: I feel good, it's not easy to play two 90-minute matches in a few days. I work hard for my teammates and I feel good, hopefully I'll score more goals. I wanted to win, but it's a point, so let's keep going.
Jagoba Arrasate:
On the match: It feels like a hard-fought point that we had to work for. We started very well, but Valencia were superior at the end of the first half and the start of the second. We changed our system, which stopped them and allowed us to finish better. Combined with the victory against Elche, I think this point is valuable.
On set pieces: These plays are crucial, especially when we have players who win duels like Raíllo or Samu, who is very lively. It was a great goal that helped us earn a very valuable point.
On the way forward: I think we have room for improvement and we have to demand more of ourselves. The team is being competitive and we are picking up points.
On the new year: Good health to everyone, and with hard work, good results.