Valencia CF spoke after the tough loss against UD Las Palmas at Mestalla.

Painful defeat after a great start to the game.

In the end, when you don't close the matches, that's what happens. We couldn't close the game when we took the lead and we were far superior at the start of the match. When they started to play, we pulled back and conceded the goal. We're being penalized because we don't know how to hold the scoreboard at key moments, the rivals also play. They made it 1-1 with very little time and you go to the break like that. And it hurts a lot.

Uphill in the second half

When it seemed that we were pushing hard, with the support of the fans, the sending-off came and the game became very complicated. With one less player and with everything against us, we tried and we had a lot of energy and drive. It's a defeat that hurts us a lot, but we have to get up soon. The day of Getafe will also be very complicated and we have to start winning matches.

Message of unity

In these situations it is important to be united and send a message of unity. I know it is difficult for all the people and all the fans because we are in a complicated situation, but have no doubt that the team will be united and together and we will get out of it for sure.

Back on the pitch after 5 months

It's important for me to come back, but this return was very painful. I expected it in a different way, with the three points. Now I have to keep gaining confidence, minutes and keep going.