Vigo's Celta suffered a heavy blow in the Europa League, when Juventus found the decisive goal in injury time, leaving the Spanish club with a negative result in a match that was played in an atmosphere of tension and great expectation. Coach Claudio Giraldez expressed his disappointment, calling the defeat "a cruelty" and recognizing that two of his own errors paved the way for the opponent's goal.
In his interview with UEFA, Giraldez showed some satisfaction with the team's overall performance, underlining that Celta showed remarkable commitment in all phases of the match. “We played well, but there were moments when we could have played with more freedom and taken a few more risks,” he said, indicating that the team had some troubles especially in the first half.
The result, which left Celta without a point in their last two matches, was a blow to the team as they sought to maintain their position in the competition. Giraldez recalled the importance of being aware of one's position and the challenges that arise, especially when facing high-level opponents such as Juventus. He also highlighted the incredible atmosphere that was created during the match and the pride of being able to participate in the competition for the second consecutive season.
Despite the defeat, Giraldez maintained a positive tone, underlining that Celta had shown that they were ready to compete at European level and that the lessons learned would be useful for the next challenges. The coach closed the interview with an invitation not to lose pride and to continue working to improve the club's overall performance.
The next step for Celta will be to review their strategy and strengthen critical areas, in order to avoid similar mistakes being repeated in the future. The team will have to focus on the next matches to recover the lost points and consolidate their position in the European competition.