Jaume Domènech was back between the sticks for Valencia CF in the Copa del Rey, and he commentated on the performance in the game against FC Cartagena.

A tough match

"The game was difficult. Cartagena were doing things very well. The team had a good first half and in the final minutes of the first half they pushed us a little more. They equalised, but we competed and we made it through the tie."

Close games

"Both in LaLiga and in the Copa del Rey we are seeing very close results. RCD Espanyol went through on penalties and in LaLiga everything is very close. The team have to find consistency, but the objective was to go through and we achieved it. It is a victory that gives us a morale boost for the game against Real Madrid."

Competition for the goalkeeping spot

"I have a year and a half left on my contract. Valencia CF is my life. I have been here for ten years. I think we have four good goalkeepers and there is a lot of competition, which makes us raise our game. I have always felt the confidence of the players and the club. I was out for two months or so because of a meniscus tear in preseason and my teammates were magnificent. I'm happy to be able to compete today. I don't know if I will play in the next Copa del Rey match, or if I will play on Saturday, but I train with the ambition of playing in the next match."

The penalty

"I love doing things to put the penalty taker off. Last year I did it against Messi and I saved from him. Today I was close to doing that again."

The team's effort

"You can see that the team are giving everything. We have had games that have become difficult in the last few minutes, both against Arenteiro and today. The team give everything to go through. It is a beautiful year and we can get excited about the team. people. Step by step we will try to go as far as possible. Valencia CF have an obligation to do so."

His wish for 2022

"On a personal level, my wish is for good health for my family and my children. I want the pandemic to end and for unity amongst Valencianistas to be seen again, with us enjoying that as we have done many times. The team have to win games and continue to grow, and hopefully we can have good results that unite us all."