Santi Comesana reiterated his frustration at the dismissal of Vinicius Junior last weekend and ended the 3‑1 match against Napoli with a comment directed at Real Madrid. The Villarreal midfielder, who led the team at home in the mixed zone of the Estadio de la Cerámica, said he did not understand why his rivals were complaining about the referee's decision: "If it's a red card, it's a red card. They hit him from the first minute. It's all nonsense, we'll see what they'll do."
The result against Napoli represented a relief for the players who, after 12 games without a win in the Champions League, had shown palpable anxiety. Comesana recognized that the team started in a difficult situation, but underlined how the team performance made it possible to reverse the trend. “We were a little anxious, even if you don't want to think about it, and we started badly, but we managed to resolve the situation by playing a great game and in the end we won.”
The midfielder also praised the defence, in particular Luiz Junior, who made a crucial save against Kevin De Bruyne. "Nothing has been done yet, we only have three points, we are all united and that is why we hugged the coach, there is a sense of liberation. We deserved this joy," he added.
The 3‑1 result allowed Villarreal to consolidate their position in the table, but the club remains vigilant, ready to maintain the positive course. “We are in a good moment and we must continue like this,” concluded Comesana, indicating the need to maintain internal cohesion while facing the next European challenges.
With the victory against Napoli, Villarreal now prepares to continue their campaign in the Champions League, looking to turn their recent recovery into a sustainable success. Attention is focused on the next matches, where the team will have to demonstrate that they can maintain their form and not be distracted by arbitrary controversies.