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Dani Rodríguez, Mateu Jaume, Valjent and Jagoba Arrasate analyse our win against UD Las Palmas

Find out what our players and the boss had to say about the victory

Dani Rodríguez, Martin Valjent, Jagoba Arrasate and Mateu Jaume were on post-match media duties after our 3-2 win against UD Palmas. Find out what they had to say below: 

Dani Rodríguez:

On the game: It was crazy. You're leading 0-2, you have a chance to make it 0-3 and in the next play you make it 1-2. We were all a bit surprised by the decision. We're not clear on the rule but as they explained to us it's an indirect free kick. 

On how the match developed: In the first half we were a bit fearful but I think it was an even first half. The second half, except for the last ten minutes, was ours. We had much more pace, we pressed much more up front and I think we deserved the win. 

On away performances: We have to make a very positive reading, apart from the moment of their first goal because they were in trouble the whole game. Until their first goal, the game was very good, especially in the second half. When we are that intense and direct team, I think we are very dangerous. 

On getting back to winning ways: At the end of the day the break is good to recharge your batteries but when you lose the only thing you want to do is play as soon as possible. It was important to break that streak and we did it.

On getting points: Very good, very happy and above all that it helps us to win. I'm very happy for my team-mates.

Jagoba Arrasate:

On the last minutes: I sweated a lot. Not much happened in the first half. We played a great second half, we had the chance to make it 0-3 and from there we made it 1-2, which changed the game. Luckily the effort was rewarded.

On away performances: I think that's what we want: to have personality, to press and make our opponents suffer. The team made a great effort and I'm very happy. Hopefully with our fans on Friday we can extend this idyll. 

On goal chances: The first half had few chances. Our first chance was the goal and the pity was Muriqi's chance to make it 0-3. Luckily the team kept going and scored the goal in a confusing action for everyone. 

On sensations after the win: We gained self-esteem and it strengthens the group. These are victories that are important and we have to enjoy them too.

On Mateu Jaume: I think he was good in the first half and in the second half he joined the attack. It was a very good debut.

On Antonio Raíllo: He has some discomfort in his ankle. He has asked for a substitution and hopefully it won't be too long. We need our captain.

Mateu Jaume:

On his debut: I'm very happy, especially for the team's victory. We need to recover over the next few days for the game we have at home on Friday.

On how he feels: I've felt very good, I feel very well and confident. I came here to do my bit and I will always give my best.  

On the game: It was a game with a lot of emotions but in the end what counts is that we took the three points back to Mallorca. I'm very happy to be able to score on a pitch like this.

Martin Valjent:

On the match: It's not easy to win on these pitches and even less so when they come from very good results. It was a very complete game and that's football. Thanks to that play that I've never experienced before, we got the three points. 

On a fourth away win: We couldn't win our last home game. The coach insisted a lot that we have to be more present and concentrated in the details. I think the improvement is there. 

On the opposition: I studied Fabio Silva before the game and I think the team once again showed great work and achieved a very important victory.

On match record: To be able to equal it in matches is a privilege. I have to keep working and help the team as much as I can.