Sergi Darder, Leo Román, Toni Lato and Jagoba Arrasate spoke to the media after our 3-2 in against Athletic Club. Find out what they had to say below.
Sergi Darder:
On the match: It certainly wasn't the match we had planned; we wanted to be more solid. It was a battle, but we did well. Lots of intensity, duels and energy. That makes everything easier.
On goals conceded: We can't afford to give anything away, and we need to hold onto our lead for longer. Even so, we showed great maturity, didn't let our spirits drop and carried on without complaint. The team wanted it and believed in it, and that's the most important thing. Today's performance should serve as an example, and everything will be fine.
On the defence: They are a team that doesn't look back, only forward. They press hard and their defensive line is very high. We knew that with Mateo and Muriqi we would do damage. We interpreted the game well, we played well, and we have to continue like this.
Leo Román:
On an important victory: We knew this match was crucial; here at home we have to be strong and take a step forward. Mallorca played bravely, the team showed character. We were more accurate, which is what we needed.
On conceding goals: If there's one thing this team has, it's pride, determination and courage. We started the second half of the season at home and gave the fans a victory. They've been with us through the good times and the bad. Together, we pulled off a very difficult match.
On his thoughts: I'm very happy. When you work, you're very demanding, you know there are things to improve and little by little I try to give the best version of myself. When the fans thank you like that, it's very rewarding. The key is to be self-critical, look ahead and keep going.
Toni Lato:
On the game: A lot has happened. Both we and the fans needed a match like this. We can improve on certain aspects; they scored two goals against us. We should have secured the match a bit earlier. We made a great effort together and earned three very important points.
On Muriqi's goals and Leo's saves: We have to thank them, especially Vedat for the three goals. When the team is committed and gives its all, things go well. We hadn't beaten Athletic in a long time and we deserved it.
On his thoughts: Confident, getting better and better. I think I can give a lot to the team and we have to keep helping the team.
Jagoba Arrasate:
On the match: We were brave. At times we struggled to defend and we need to improve. We were more accurate than them and that's why we won.
On the attacking plan: Athletic defend high up the pitch, you need to draw them out and then get behind them. You see it but it's not easy to achieve, you need to do it well to find that space. Today we understood that and did it well. We managed it well and Leo came on to help too.
On Muriqi's performance: There are no words to describe it. He's on form, he helped us win. I'm happy for him and happy that his goals helped us win. Hopefully he'll keep scoring goals and we'll keep capitalising on them.