Juanma Barrero: “This point is golden given how the match unfolded”

CD Atlético Baleares coach, Juanma Barrero, analyzed the late draw against San Fernando CD in matchday 16 of Primera RFEF in the press room. The white-and-blue team has gone three consecutive matches without a defeat.

About the match:

“We had a very poor first half. San Fernando was superior in every possible way. We were a team without intensity, without pressing… but, despite all that, we only went trailing 1-0. A month ago, in this match, we would have gone to halftime 2-0, 3-0 down… we wouldn’t have been able to come back.”

“We became more competitive in the area against a team with good crossers and finishers. The second half changed. We were more intense, made some tactical changes in pressing… and the opponent found themselves more uncomfortable. From there, we started growing.”

“I often tell the players… ‘you always have to reach halftime alive because football has these things.'”

About the result:

“It’s a point that is golden. In the first half, it seemed like we wouldn’t get any points…”

About the dynamics:

“In the first half, we didn’t show what we had been doing. We’ve learned that if we keep the match close, luck can come with the dynamics. I’m 100% convinced that a month ago, Juanra would have kicked that ball out of the stadium.”

About the injuries:

“I want to send a big hug to Forniés, who is devastated. His knee hurts a lot. It seems like it’s going to be something tough… hopefully not. I don’t think Roberto will have as much trouble as Forniés. We’ve lost the left-back and the one who usually plays as a full-back… but well.”