{"id":213452,"date":"2019-04-16T11:58:07","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T09:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/the-commitment-to-the-academy-carries-on-bearing-fruit\/"},"modified":"2019-04-16T11:58:07","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T09:58:07","slug":"the-commitment-to-the-academy-carries-on-bearing-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/the-commitment-to-the-academy-carries-on-bearing-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"The backing for the academy continues to bear fruit"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg","alt":"LALIGA","width":1330,"height":748,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. We put in a complete performance in the first leg, but two late moments condemned us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see Quintill\u00e0\u2019s press conference in full (in Spanish), click the video tab."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qt4uaXyk-es","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qt4uaXyk-es","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit. Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined. The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. We put in a complete performance in the first leg, but two late moments condemned us.\u201d To see Quintill\u00e0\u2019s press conference in full (in Spanish), click the video tab.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qt4uaXyk-es","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg","alt":"LALIGA","width":1330,"height":748,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/7592712df81032afe193ca2400891529-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px"}],"counts":{"blocks":9,"headings":0,"texts":7,"buttons":0,"images":1}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit. Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined. The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. We put in a complete performance in the first leg, but two late moments condemned us.\u201d To see Quintill\u00e0\u2019s press conference in full (in Spanish), click the video tab.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. 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They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. 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The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. We put in a complete performance in the first leg, but two late moments condemned us.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To see Quintill\u00e0\u2019s press conference in full (in Spanish), click the video tab."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qt4uaXyk-es","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qt4uaXyk-es","target":"_blank"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit. Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined. The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. They are three hugely important points from a tough match.\u201d Regarding this Thursday\u2019s match against Valencia at Mestalla (9pm CEST), Quintill\u00e0 underlined that the time will go for everything despite the first leg ending 1-3: \u201cIt\u2019s a tough position to turn around, but the team will go out to win, to get through. We are really excited to enjoy such a great competition. We put in a complete performance in the first leg, but two late moments condemned us.\u201d To see Quintill\u00e0\u2019s press conference in full (in Spanish), click the video tab.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 is shining with the first team and now has started four games this season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Xavi Quintill\u00e0 has burst onto the first-team stage. The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. 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The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. 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The Catalan left-back now has played four games with the senior side (two in LaLiga, one in the UEFA Europa League and another in the Copa del Rey), starting all of them and playing at a high level. It is the latest proof of Villarreal\u2019s commitment to the Yellows Academy, which keeps on bearing fruit. Quintill\u00e0 underlined his excitement at his current role: \u201cI try and be ready for when the gaffer wants to pick me and I\u2019m at all of the team\u2019s disposition. I am very happy for the three points the other day against Girona, and on a personal level too, because I\u2019ve been waiting for a chance for a long time. I\u2019ve been training with them for a while and both the team and the coaching staff have given me their trust underlined their calmness and I\u2019m trying to play like I did for the B team. I\u2019ve had good games, both against Valencia and Girona, and what I\u2019m trying to do is to be ready for when the gaffer thinks it\u2019s opportune for me to play and I give my all.\u201d The full-back has played in various position throughout his career. \u201cI\u2019m versatile and I\u2019m always ready to play where the coach asks me to play. I\u2019ve played as a defensive midfielder, as a centre-back, as a full-back on both sides and I\u2019ll always be ready for the manager,\u201d he underlined. The young defender also highlighted the importance of the three points earned at Montilivi. \u201cWe knew that it was a fundamental victory. If we won, we dragged our opponent into the relegation fight. 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