Matarazzo: "We deserved a point, but it was too much
September 22, 2026 ·
After winning against Valencia, Pellegrino Matarazzo revealed that his team deserved the points, even though they had to go through difficult moments.
Matarazzo: "We deserved a point, but too much
According to Mundodeportivo.
Background
Pellegrino Matarazzo, Real Sociedad coach, continues to develop his team's strategy in La Liga EA Sports. With players like Mikel and Gonçalo, the team is expected to increase sharpness in attacks and reduce errors in finishing. Matarazzo is committed to improving the team's performance so that it can compete better in the league.
Why this is important
This win is very important for Real Sociedad in La Liga EA Sports, especially after their previous defeat to Bournemouth. Pellegrino Matarazzo showed that even though his team was experiencing difficulties, they were still fighting to get the points needed. This could be a positive momentum for the team in facing the next match.
Main Points
- Matarazzo: "We deserved a point, but too much.
- After winning against Valencia, Pellegrino Matarazzo revealed that his team deserved the points, even though they had to go through difficult moments.
- Matarazzo: "Merecimos los puntos pero sufrimos más de lo necesario".
Real Sociedad coach Pellegrino Matarazzo emerged from the Mestalla with a very different expression after the win over Valencia compared to the previous defeat to Bournemouth. After the match, Matarazzo expressed his satisfaction but was reluctant to discuss luck. "We can't talk about luck, because we also have to talk about previous games where we played well but didn't win. Today, we deserved the points but we had to suffer more than necessary. "We were not sharp enough in the final finishing, also in some counter-attacking situations we were very good with the speed and number of players, but the final pass didn't arrive," he said.
Matarazzo stressed that his team is on the right track, but they need to be more accurate. "We're not there yet and that's why we had difficulties today. We didn't capitalize on our chances, and Valencia managed to equalize, allowing their fans to get excited again. There are many things we can evaluate today, both individually and collectively, and there are things we need to learn. But in the end, these three points are very important for us," he explained.
Regarding the team's strategy, Matarazzo did not change his plan in the second half, but instead made small adjustments. "Valencia brought in very fast wingers and created some counter-attacks. They managed to exploit too much space several times. We wanted to keep pressing even with one man less, which we adjusted from the first half because they were looking for long balls. Our defensive blocking in the first half was not good enough, we made adjustments and changed the position of the wingers but did not change the plan for the second half. "It was more about Valencia having better transitions and we were too open," he added.
Matarazzo also realized that some players were not in the best condition. "It is normal that some players are not in optimal condition. Mikel came in late and played every game, we gave him a little rest but he needed more rest. Our aim is also for him not to play every game, to develop the team so that we can be independent without him. We have shown in previous games that when he is not there, the team can still function. Gonçalo also did not have a sufficient pre-season. Mamadou was supposed to play today but complained of feeling tired, and I don't know him well enough yet to know how far I can push him. Now we have a few weeks to train individually, manage weight and content, and we will come back stronger. "We will see how we manage the load of international players when they return," he said.
Two young players, Ochieng and Beitia, are playing more and more often. "It's not just Luken and Job who are knocking on the door, they are already in the team. Luken played very well, I am very happy with him. He is steady, tactical and safe with the ball. Job has the qualities we need, a very attractive profile. "We saw from Sanse's first game that he could be important, and he showed that," explained Matarazzo.
Regarding the red card received by Óskarsson, Matarazzo asked his players to be wiser. "He wouldn't stop complaining and was probably using his hands too much. That is the reason why he got yellow and red cards. I've spoken to him and he feels that it's not enough for a second yellow card. He had to be smarter in situations like that. We will talk again tomorrow," he concluded.
What happened next
With the three points obtained, Real Sociedad is expected to improve their position in the EA Sports La Liga standings. Matarazzo and his team need to focus on finishing to maximize the opportunities available. The upcoming match will be an opportunity for them to apply their evaluation from the match against Valencia CF.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Pellegrino Matarazzo say after the match against Valencia?
Pellegrino Matarazzo expressed his satisfaction after the win, but said his team suffered more than they should and were not sharp enough in the finish.
Who confirmed that Real Sociedad deserved a point in the match?
Pellegrino Matarazzo, Real Sociedad coach, confirmed that his team deserved the points.
Why does Matarazzo feel that his team experienced difficulties in the match?
Matarazzo felt his team experienced difficulties because they did not take advantage of opportunities and also because Valencia managed to equalize.
What did Matarazzo change in the team's strategy during the match?
Matarazzo did not change the overall plan, but made small adjustments to deal with Valencia's quick counterattack.
What should Matarazzo evaluate after the match?
Matarazzo stated that there are many things that need to be evaluated, both individually and collectively, and there are things that need to be learned from the match.
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