Joaquín: "I’m very happy because I’m scoring and enjoying again”

Rubén Castro and Adán also spoke after the match

Rubén Castro outlined the improvement in the second half.

A spectacular goal: “One of my best and most important goals because it meant the victory in a very difficult stadium. We went for the match in the second half, Betis was then the best team on the pitch and we got the three points.”

Change at half time: “We didn’t play as we should during the first half, but it changed radically in the second. We went for the match and came back.”

Connection with Joaquín: “Playing with Joaquín is quite easy, we know each other better every day. One day he gives the assist and another day it’s me.”

Three goals so far: “Three goals in five matches is not easy. I feel good, happy and scoring.”

 

Joaquín scored his first goal as a Green-and-White player nine years after.

Scoring with Betis after a long time: “I’m very happy because I’m scoring and enjoying again. And also for the team’s attitude. We went for the match and we got a crucial victory in a stadium where not many teams are going to win.”

The goal: “The assist from Rubén was amazing, I had just to tap it in. I want to dedicate it to everyone who has shown me their support. To my wife, my daughters, my parents, my siblings, to all Betis fans… I’m very happy because we go back home with three vital points.”

Another ovation in another stadium: “I can’t express how grateful I am. It’s very emotional for me to return to this stadium after all these years and be cheered in this way. This team has very respectful fans with good taste for football.”

Rubén’s amazing goal: “It went in where the goalkeeper can’t reach. I’m happy because we need him.”

 

Also important was the role played by Adán.

Change at half time: “We gave the first half away. We weren’t in the match in the way we should have been. We made tactical changes, we talked in the dressing room and the team was very focused for the beginning of the second half and we made it. We are a great team when playing against the ropes and we turn everything upside down.”

Joaquín and Rubén: “We are talking about two great players. Rubén scores almost chance he has and Joaquín gives us that savvy that all teams need.”

Your saves: “Happy to help the team with my work and that the team won. We have a great work ability to make a great season. That allowed us to come back.”