José Bordalás, head coach of Getafe, recently addressed media regarding his team’s match against Real Madrid. He expressed disappointment over the performance and decisions that influenced the game.
Bordalás Responds to Vinicius’ ‘Nice Change’ Comment
During a flash interview with Movistar Plus, Bordalás criticized Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior for what he perceived as provocations after the game. Following the red card shown to Getafe’s Nyom, Vinicius allegedly remarked, “Very good change,” prompting Bordalás to respond. He stated that such comments were unnecessary and added that his team put forth significant effort despite facing numerous adversities this season.
Match Influences and Referee Decisions
The match was notably altered by Nyom’s expulsion, which Bordalás described as unjustified. He argued that the actions leading to the red card were exaggerated by Vinicius, who touched his face, and suggested that a yellow card would have sufficed. He remarked on the inconsistency of officiating, stating that similar fouls have not always been penalized with cards.
Reflections on Team Performance
Despite being down to nine players, Bordalás emphasized that his team had a chance to equalize through player Kamara. He praised the effort shown by the players, acknowledging that they competed fiercely against a top-tier opponent. Bordalás stated, “If it’s tough to win with eleven, it’s even harder with nine.” He believed that his team deserved recognition for their bravery and performance.
Comments on Refereeing and Future Outlook
- Bordalás avoids blaming the referee outright but highlighted human errors in officiating.
- He believes the team could have achieved a draw without the ejection.
- He noted the need to learn from situations like this to improve in future matches.
Bordalás concluded that while the team went home with no points, their effort should not go unnoticed. He reiterated the significance of recognition in football and the necessity of tangible results from hard work. As the season progresses, he remains hopeful that such challenging experiences will lead to future success.
