{"id":217311,"date":"2020-06-19T16:45:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-19T14:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/calleja-we-dreamed-of-starting-like-this\/"},"modified":"2020-06-19T16:45:01","modified_gmt":"2020-06-19T14:45:01","slug":"calleja-we-dreamed-of-starting-like-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/calleja-we-dreamed-of-starting-like-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Calleja: \u201cWe dreamed of starting like this\u201d"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d"},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6SV-q61DWk8?feature=oembed","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja. The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined. With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"}],"counts":{"blocks":9,"headings":0,"texts":7,"buttons":0,"images":1}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja. The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined. With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d"}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d"},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6SV-q61DWk8?feature=oembed","poster":""}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja. The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined. With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d"}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg","alt":"||||||","width":979,"height":550,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 979w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/68fa0725ce9f717ce37751d09e4a990a.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 979px) 100vw, 979px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. We were more impressive today than against Mallorca the other day.\u201d"},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6SV-q61DWk8?feature=oembed","poster":""}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"The Villarreal manager hailed his players after beating Granada Villarreal manager Javi Calleja hailed his players after the important win over Granada (0-1). The Yellows now have three consecutive wins since the return of LaLiga after the break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. \u201cThe truth is we dreamed of starting like this, and also playing like we are, with a defensively solidity that helps us get win after win,\u201d commented Calleja. The head coach made a total of seven changes from the starting XI that beat Mallorca. \u201cThe players who have come in have done well, there were a lot of changes and everyone was at a great level. There is a squad to be up there towards the top of the table. The team wasn\u2019t weaker despite seven changes and I\u2019m proud of that. If someone isn\u2019t ready to play, they won\u2019t, and everyone here is ready to lend a hand,\u201d he underlined. With regards to possibilities of finishing in the European spots, Calleja underlined his ambition but wanted to keep his feet on the ground: \u201cWe\u2019re going to fight to be as high as possible on a game-by-game basis. We\u2019re dreaming big, but with our feet on the ground.\u201d Villarreal have nine points from their last three games, scoring three times. \u201cWe would like to kill off the games with a bigger margin and end the games in the opposition half, but we\u2019ve known how to defence. We have to try and dominate the games, but you also have to take into account our opponents and fatigue.\u201d Sofian Chakla made his LaLiga debut, playing impressively. \u201cThat\u2019s one of the great stories today for me. In the Copa del Rey, he showed what he can do a bit, and today, he was extraordinary, with character and strength. His belief in himself and his hard work have paid off. When you don\u2019t stop fighting and work hard, you get your reward. His game was great. He\u2019s a great player and an even better person.\u201d Calleja concluded by underlining the importance of the three points against Granada: \u201cToday, it was important to increase the distance between us and Granada and we knew how to interpret the game to get three points. Now, we don\u2019t really even have time to enjoy it. We didn\u2019t kill off the game, but we had chances to be calmer. We managed the game a lot better, we found space, we got into the opposition half and we could slow the game down. 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