Manol Alguacil expressed satisfaction with his team, Royal Society, after they defeated Osasuna and qualified for the semifinals. He noted that his team was able to succeed in the areas that mattered, which was not the case in their previous LaLiga match. Alguacil stated that while his team may not have played a brilliant game, they were effective in the small details that made a difference.
Imanol was clear about the significance of the victory, especially after Sunday’s defeat in LaLiga. “Because we have succeeded in the areas, in the famous areas. Last day I think we made much better game than today from area to area, but we needed to succeed where differences are marked. And today, without making such a brilliant game, we have been successful in the small details.”
The goal scored by Barrenetxea also played a role in the team’s success. “After Sunday, we have insisted on arriving those out and the second line to the area and, although we have not generated so much, we have had that intention. The way of tightening of the team has been different and the play of the second goal has been an example.”
Alguacil was reminded of the team’s impressive record of reaching the cup semifinals three times in six years under his leadership. “I am very happy to be once again in semifinals. Congratulate the players and the fans, who have helped us a barbarity, especially when in the first minutes Osasuna has been better. I think we will realize what it is. I am very sad that I think there are some who are not enjoying this moment.”
When asked about the secret to the team’s good performance in the cup, Alguacil said, “There are no secrets. It is about playing all the matches to death, even in the friendlies, because I always like to win, although sometimes you point to me for that, no matter what comes to three days or the seven. And if you lose, it is not because of attitude, so it hurts a lot when the professionalism and work of these players are questioned.”
Alguacil pointed out that another key factor in the team’s victory was their aggressiveness, which was lacking in their previous match. “There is no doubt that we have had more aggressiveness, that we lacked last day, although we play better, overcoming its pressure and not suffering that they would generate many occasions. And I insist that today we have been much more effective in the areas.”
The Real team will face tough competition in the semifinals, alongside top teams like Barça, Madrid, and Atlético. “Yes, but, if we want to play finals, we have to face this type of party. The one that we arrive at the final eliminated Madrid in rooms to reach a final you have to face any of these. The three are in a great moment, but we are going to compete.”
Despite the team’s success, Alguacil was not entirely happy with their performance. “We have to continue growing and improving. Today the management of the second half has not liked. We had to have stopped the game more, not with fouls, but having the ball. They have precipitated looking for the third and have facilitated Osasuna cons.”