Celta de Vigo was left without results after drawing 0-0 with Elche at the Martínez Valero, and coach ClaudioGaráldez was quick to point out his team's deficiencies. “We have not been comfortable or fluid with the ball,” declared the coach in the afternoon press conference, admitting that the team did not achieve the quality of play he expected.
The match, played in hot conditions and at an unfavorable hour for the players, became a duel of endurance. Giráldez explained that the rival had taken advantage of Celta's "despair", which caused a lack of patience in the construction of the game. “Elche played with our lack of calm and took advantage of it,” he commented, emphasizing that the match was designed to wear down the opponent more than to seek victory.
Despite the criticism, the coach highlighted the positive aspect of keeping a clean sheet, which extends Celta's unbeaten streak to five games. “We have managed not to lose, but we have not attacked with the necessary intensity either,” Giráldez admitted. He pointed out that the team had one or two clear opportunities to score, but that to win away games more forcefulness is needed.
The coach also emphasized the importance of patience in the construction phase of the game. “To win away you have to do more than just create chances,” he pointed out, indicating that Celta needs to improve the transition between defense and attack. The weather and the time of the match were factors that, according to Giráldez, influenced the performance of his players.
With the tie, Celta remains in the promotion zone, but the lack of a goal raises questions about the team's offensive effectiveness. Giráldez concluded that the result is not a cause for alarm, but rather for reflection, since the objective is still to win in away games. The next match will be crucial to show if the team can correct its mistakes and maintain the momentum that has allowed it to remain unbeaten this season.