Claudio Aims for European Play Next Year

Celta Vigo reached 44 points after their win over Valencia, a tally that effectively secures their top-flight status. Claudio Giráldez said the squad can now reset its ambitions and aim higher.

New season objective

Claudio Aims for European Play Next Year as his new target after the Valencia victory. The coach insisted players will keep pushing and not settle for the current total.

Giráldez praised the team’s mentality and said daily work will focus on maintaining intensity. He avoided complacency despite the virtual safety.

First-half assessment and adjustments

The coach judged the opening 45 minutes as acceptable overall. Conceding a goal hurt the team’s momentum.

Valencia defended deep and limited Celta’s desired penetration. The coaches had noted differences from the earlier meeting, where Valencia held more possession.

Half-time switch

Claudio explained the decision to change formation at the break. The plan was to move from a five-man defensive approach to a four-man shape.

Mingueza and Carreira altered their positioning. Ilaix and Fer provided more access to interior lanes.

Performances and key moments

The attacking quartet produced important contributions. Ferran and Borja led the front line while Williot and Jones offered fresh options.

The decisive 1-3 scoreline proved crucial to secure the victory. Giráldez noted defensive lapses late in the match, when the team defended very deep.

Respect for the opposition

Giráldez praised Valencia coach Carlos Corberán for his tactical work. He described Corberán as highly interventionist and capable of finding solutions during games.

The Celta coach also highlighted the depth of Valencia’s squad. He admitted his side needed luck to score during a fifteen-minute window before their opponent’s substitutions.

Celta have now beaten Valencia both at Mestalla and at Balaídos this season. Giráldez warned that past results demand cautious analysis beyond the scoreline.

Reporting for Filmogaz.com.