Ruben Baraja
ValenciaClaudio Giráldez
Celta Vigo
Meeting HighlightsBenitez's Return to Mestalla
It is normal to pay attention to this. It's special because he's been here a long time and he hasn't been here in years. He was an important part of the club's best period and it's normal for people to talk about that. But we have to focus on tomorrow's match.
Effect of Win on Ranking
I understand that the situation invites you to do this, but it would be wasting energy on something that is not important to me. We must focus on the match tomorrow. They will make our job difficult. They create chances, are very dangerous on the counter-attack and have a well-defined 4-4-2. We can't rule out thinking about winning against Celta Vigo. Frankly, if we win, we will get closer to the season goal.
Expectations from the Match
A victory at the Mestalla will strengthen the team, especially after the bitter defeat at the Bernabéu. Then we'll have to see, but we have to do everything we have to do to be competitive and have the ambition to win. I expect a great reaction from the team. Mestalla is the best place to do this.
Ruben Baraja
Manager on ValenciaBenitez's Return to Mestalla
It is normal to pay attention to this. It's special because he's been here a long time and he hasn't been here in years. He was an important part of the club's best period and it's normal for people to talk about that. But we have to focus on tomorrow's match.
Effect of Win on Ranking
I understand that the situation invites you to do this, but it would be wasting energy on something that is not important to me. We must focus on the match tomorrow. They will make our job difficult. They create chances, are very dangerous on the counter-attack and have a well-defined 4-4-2. We can't rule out thinking about winning against Celta Vigo. Frankly, if we win, we will get closer to the season goal.
Expectations from the Match
A victory at the Mestalla will strengthen the team, especially after the bitter defeat at the Bernabéu. Then we'll have to see, but we have to do everything we have to do to be competitive and have the ambition to win. I expect a great reaction from the team. Mestalla is the best place to do this.
Claudio Giráldez
Manager on Celta VigoReferee Decisions
We as a club have the idea that we shouldn't talk too much about it and focus more on the things that depend on us, namely the performance of the players and staying competitive. I don't want to talk about this anymore.
Team Status
We know it is a difficult situation but this is a marathon, the team is doing well and if we win you will confirm that my words are true. I want the fans to understand that we are working 100 percent to improve the performance of the players and that we are not dependent on external factors that can harm us at a particular moment.
Return to Mestella
I will always speak positively about Valencia, its fans, its city and the treatment I received there. I predict it will be affectionate and I hope Valencia will gain a lot from this match.