Real Valladolid suffered another disappointing loss under Álvaro Rubio, with the team facing a humiliating defeat at the hands of Athletic. This outcome has left the team and its fans reeling, searching for answers and a way to turn their season around.
After the game, Rubio addressed the media, his words laced with a mix of disappointment and determination. “The first thing is to apologize to the fans,” he said, acknowledging the team’s poor performance. “The superiority of our opponents was evident, and it’s clear they’re at a different level right now. In the second half, we managed to do a little better, but the expulsion really put us at a disadvantage.”
Looking ahead, Rubio is already focusing on the next challenge. “We’re in a very tough spot in terms of our gameplay, and we need to find a way to bounce back and keep competing with dignity. You have to work a lot on the mental aspect to change this,” he emphasized, highlighting the importance of mental preparation and resilience in overcoming their current struggles.
The numbers paint a bleak picture for Valladolid, with the team sitting at the bottom of the first division table and a meager 15 points from 25 games. They’ve managed only four wins so far this season, a statistic that underscores the urgency of their situation. As they look to the future, Rubio and his team will need to dig deep and find the strength to turn their season around, both on and off the pitch.