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The Asturian head coach was very satisfied with the level shown by his players to secure a win that consolidates the Yellow Submarine in the privileged positions and brings the club closer to an unprecedented milestone: the option of repeating qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive year."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows head coach highlighted the team\u2019s great role from the opening whistle. He explained: \u201cWe played a very good match. Scoring a penalty so early gives you security.\u201d Despite the visitors\u2019 goal, the head coach felt that the clash was always under control: \u201cI got the feeling that we had a lot of dominance at 2-1 against a good team away from home.\u201d Regarding the away team\u2019s goal, he admitted that it came from an \u201cavoidable penalty,\u201d but clarified that he did not fear for the result in the final stretch: \u201cI didn\u2019t get the feeling that Celta could equalise. With the substitutions we gave the team freshness and we were closer to a third than to 2-2. I didn\u2019t see dominance or missed goals by the opponent to talk about a near draw.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding the league table situation, the head coach did not hide his immense pride in the squad\u2019s records. He stated firmly: \u201cThis Villarreal season seems extraordinary to me.\u201d The win against the Galician side is a giant step towards the main objective: \u201cIt is a victory that almost seals a second participation in the Champions League. It is a historic season and we have to thank all the players.\u201d In addition, he valued the enormous merit of competing face-to-face with the giants of the league: \u201cWith five matches left we are five points ahead of Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid and 15 ahead of Betis. It seems like an unbeatable points tally to me.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Finally, the head coach wanted to dedicate some words of praise on an individual level, highlighting the notable performances of Arnau Tenas and the debutant starter Alex Freeman. Regarding the goalkeeper, who had a great match, he pointed out: \u201cHe saved a one-on-one, he was very good with his feet and secure in the aerial game. We all liked him. He has known how to hold on, train, and we believe he deserved the opportunity; furthermore, inside the dressing room he is a player who always adds value.\u201d Regarding Freeman, he praised his maturity and quick adaptation since his arrival in the winter transfer window: \u201cHe was one of the best in the match, he has great merit. He is a sensible, hard-working, prudent boy with very good footballing conditions.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Below, you can watch the full press conference by Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, after the match against RC Celta:"},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TaVj1V-QWwY?feature=oembed","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"The Asturian head coach has highlighted the great play against Celta and the objective, now very close, of repeating participation in the Champions League Villarreal CF head coach Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral has appeared before the media to analyse his team\u2019s victory against RC Celta (2-1) at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. The Asturian head coach was very satisfied with the level shown by his players to secure a win that consolidates the Yellow Submarine in the privileged positions and brings the club closer to an unprecedented milestone: the option of repeating qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive year. The Yellows head coach highlighted the team\u2019s great role from the opening whistle. He explained: \u201cWe played a very good match. Scoring a penalty so early gives you security.\u201d Despite the visitors\u2019 goal, the head coach felt that the clash was always under control: \u201cI got the feeling that we had a lot of dominance at 2-1 against a good team away from home.\u201d Regarding the away team\u2019s goal, he admitted that it came from an \u201cavoidable penalty,\u201d but clarified that he did not fear for the result in the final stretch: \u201cI didn\u2019t get the feeling that Celta could equalise. With the substitutions we gave the team freshness and we were closer to a third than to 2-2. I didn\u2019t see dominance or missed goals by the opponent to talk about a near draw.\u201d Regarding the league table situation, the head coach did not hide his immense pride in the squad\u2019s records. He stated firmly: \u201cThis Villarreal season seems extraordinary to me.\u201d The win against the Galician side is a giant step towards the main objective: \u201cIt is a victory that almost seals a second participation in the Champions League. It is a historic season and we have to thank all the players.\u201d In addition, he valued the enormous merit of competing face-to-face with the giants of the league: \u201cWith five matches left we are five points ahead of Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid and 15 ahead of Betis. It seems like an unbeatable points tally to me.\u201d Finally, the head coach wanted to dedicate some words of praise on an individual level, highlighting the notable performances of Arnau Tenas and the debutant starter Alex Freeman. Regarding the goalkeeper, who had a great match, he pointed out: \u201cHe saved a one-on-one, he was very good with his feet and secure in the aerial game. We all liked him. He has known how to hold on, train, and we believe he deserved the opportunity; furthermore, inside the dressing room he is a player who always adds value.\u201d Regarding Freeman, he praised his maturity and quick adaptation since his arrival in the winter transfer window: \u201cHe was one of the best in the match, he has great merit. 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The Asturian head coach was very satisfied with the level shown by his players to secure a win that consolidates the Yellow Submarine in the privileged positions and brings the club closer to an unprecedented milestone: the option of repeating qualification for the UEFA Champions League for the second consecutive year. The Yellows head coach highlighted the team\u2019s great role from the opening whistle. He explained: \u201cWe played a very good match. Scoring a penalty so early gives you security.\u201d Despite the visitors\u2019 goal, the head coach felt that the clash was always under control: \u201cI got the feeling that we had a lot of dominance at 2-1 against a good team away from home.\u201d Regarding the away team\u2019s goal, he admitted that it came from an \u201cavoidable penalty,\u201d but clarified that he did not fear for the result in the final stretch: \u201cI didn\u2019t get the feeling that Celta could equalise. With the substitutions we gave the team freshness and we were closer to a third than to 2-2. I didn\u2019t see dominance or missed goals by the opponent to talk about a near draw.\u201d Regarding the league table situation, the head coach did not hide his immense pride in the squad\u2019s records. He stated firmly: \u201cThis Villarreal season seems extraordinary to me.\u201d The win against the Galician side is a giant step towards the main objective: \u201cIt is a victory that almost seals a second participation in the Champions League. It is a historic season and we have to thank all the players.\u201d In addition, he valued the enormous merit of competing face-to-face with the giants of the league: \u201cWith five matches left we are five points ahead of Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid and 15 ahead of Betis. It seems like an unbeatable points tally to me.\u201d Finally, the head coach wanted to dedicate some words of praise on an individual level, highlighting the notable performances of Arnau Tenas and the debutant starter Alex Freeman. Regarding the goalkeeper, who had a great match, he pointed out: \u201cHe saved a one-on-one, he was very good with his feet and secure in the aerial game. We all liked him. He has known how to hold on, train, and we believe he deserved the opportunity; furthermore, inside the dressing room he is a player who always adds value.\u201d Regarding Freeman, he praised his maturity and quick adaptation since his arrival in the winter transfer window: \u201cHe was one of the best in the match, he has great merit. 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With the substitutions we gave the team freshness and we were closer to a third than to 2-2. I didn\u2019t see dominance or missed goals by the opponent to talk about a near draw.\u201d Regarding the league table situation, the head coach did not hide his immense pride in the squad\u2019s records. He stated firmly: \u201cThis Villarreal season seems extraordinary to me.\u201d The win against the Galician side is a giant step towards the main objective: \u201cIt is a victory that almost seals a second participation in the Champions League. It is a historic season and we have to thank all the players.\u201d In addition, he valued the enormous merit of competing face-to-face with the giants of the league: \u201cWith five matches left we are five points ahead of Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid and 15 ahead of Betis. It seems like an unbeatable points tally to me.\u201d Finally, the head coach wanted to dedicate some words of praise on an individual level, highlighting the notable performances of Arnau Tenas and the debutant starter Alex Freeman. Regarding the goalkeeper, who had a great match, he pointed out: \u201cHe saved a one-on-one, he was very good with his feet and secure in the aerial game. We all liked him. He has known how to hold on, train, and we believe he deserved the opportunity; furthermore, inside the dressing room he is a player who always adds value.\u201d Regarding Freeman, he praised his maturity and quick adaptation since his arrival in the winter transfer window: \u201cHe was one of the best in the match, he has great merit. 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It seems like an unbeatable points tally to me.\u201d Finally, the head coach wanted to dedicate some words of praise on an individual level, highlighting the notable performances of Arnau Tenas and the debutant starter Alex Freeman. Regarding the goalkeeper, who had a great match, he pointed out: \u201cHe saved a one-on-one, he was very good with his feet and secure in the aerial game. We all liked him. He has known how to hold on, train, and we believe he deserved the opportunity; furthermore, inside the dressing room he is a player who always adds value.\u201d Regarding Freeman, he praised his maturity and quick adaptation since his arrival in the winter transfer window: \u201cHe was one of the best in the match, he has great merit. 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