Villarreal coach Iñigo Pérez described his team's victory at the Mestalla stadium as a “deserved victory”, although he admitted that the game became complicated after Valencia's goal. The match ended 1‑2 in favor of the Spanish team, and the coach reflected on the importance of maintaining emotional control in critical moments.
Pérez recalled that, over recent weeks, Villarreal has proven to be capable of maintaining stability both in domestic competitions and in international matches, citing its performance at Anfield against Liverpool as an example of discipline. “I was somewhat afraid that we would enter a phase of lack of control,” he explained, underlining that the pressure from the rival's goal had tested the team's cohesion. Despite this, the coach highlighted the team's response capacity, which managed to consolidate the victory and strengthen confidence in the game plan.
The coach also rejected the idea that luck was a determining factor. “If we have not won more games it is to our detriment,” he stated, insisting on the need to be critical of the results. According to Pérez, winning is not due to chance and losing is not due to bad luck; Both results must be analyzed objectively. This stance aligns with the club's philosophy of valuing performance and discipline over fortune.
Regarding the influence of the victory on the season, Iñigo Pérez pointed out that, although the victory raises the team's morale, it does not guarantee a better performance in the next matches, such as the next match in Manacor. “Winning today does not put you in a better position to win in Manacor,” he pointed out, emphasizing that self-esteem and a positive attitude are essential, but they do not determine the future result.
To conclude, the coach recalled his Navarrese origin and the mentality of “being very stubborn”, referring to his experience in Vallecas. “The difficulties we encountered are very great, but the coach will not let them scare the team,” he said, underlining the importance of insisting, pursuing and waiting. With this vision, Villarreal seeks to consolidate its performance and maintain emotional stability in the upcoming games.