Overview
- Claudio Giráldez said Celta were deserved winners in Vitoria, describing the match as serious and complete and welcoming the clean sheet.
- He emphasized that the team controlled the key phases better than in recent fixtures, citing improved balance in transitions and sharper pressing.
- Giráldez noted his side handled Alavés’ direct play to Lucas Boyé and arrivals from the second line more effectively than in previous games.
- He detailed that Carl Starfelt requested to come off due to fatigue and prior injury risk, and that Rueda was withdrawn after a yellow card for impulsiveness.
- Before the trip he had set a plan to play at high tempo, escape pressure quickly and finish actions away from their area, while also expressing respect for Eduardo Coudet and praising Denis Suárez and Jonny Otto.