The Portuguese coach LuisCastro, of Levante, described the result of their 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad in Anoeta as a consequence of the excellent performance of the Txuri-Urdin team and highlighted the figure of Oyarzabal. In a statement in the afternoon, Castro admitted that Real had played a very successful match and that, rather than Levante's failure, the rival had proven to be "very good." “They have a player who for me is one of the best in LaLiga and when we were in moments of pressure he always came out in transition,” said the coach, referring to Oyarzabal's ability to complicate the Levante defense.
Castro was also critical of his own tactical approach. "Before 1‑0 we were good and with 1‑1 too, but we conceded the second goal in a mistake, like in the first. I have to think why with the changes we haven't been good," he explained. The coach emphasized the need for Levante to have a playing identity that allows them to win instead of simply defending. “When you play to defend you are not close to winning, you are closer to losing, but even so our team has not been that bad,” he added.
Regarding the controversy over the introduction of young players, Castro denied any intention to “put children” in the team, citing MarcSantos as the only case. “I don't want to speak badly in Spanish, but I haven't had what I had to have to put Marc Santos in,” he clarified. Likewise, he insisted that the changes made were offensive and sought to win the game.
Finally, when asked about the two minutes of added time awarded in the final stretch, Castro chose not to answer. "I can't speak, because every time I speak it's worse. The answer is in your own question," he concluded, leaving the topic without comment. Levante will have to analyze the errors of the match and adjust its strategy before the next match.