Javier Aguirre talks Real Madrid, tactics and controversial foul after 3-0 defeat at Mestalla

Javier Aguirre talks Real Madrid, tactics and controversial foul after 3-0 defeat at Mestalla Real Madrid continued their solid run of form with a 3-0 win over Valencia at the Mestalla on Saturday. It was a dominant effort from Los Blancos , but the game wasn’t without its fair share of controversies, including a late red card while certain incidents that led to earlier Real Madrid goals were also contested by the opposition. Speaking to the media after the game, Valencia coach Javier Aguirre talked about his team’s performance and certain moments that could have gone his team’s way but didn’t. What Aguirre said after the game Speaking to DAZN, Aguirre admitted that the goal Valencia conceded played a key role in disrupting their rhythm while adding that foul that led to Real Madrid’s second goal was an unfair decision. “The goal and the way we conceded it knocked the wind out of us. Regarding the foul in the build-up to the goal, we agree that it would have been a straight red card if the referee had called it ,” he said. Real Madrid were no match for Valencia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) “ The 0-2 then became a huge blow. I’m being very cautious with my words. I dare to say this because I told the referee: if it’s a foul, it’s a red card. That’s a fairly straightforward interpretation, and I’m justifying my position, but I don’t think it was fair ,” he added. Aguirre then went to highlight certain positives about the game, though he talked more about Valencia’s defensive record heading into this game. “We had a well-organised, disciplined team. We had kept two clean sheets in four matches. Today’s result was more or less what we expected. “They are generally superior to us, but I would have liked to see a little more from us. I would have liked the 0-0 to last a little longer.” Facing Real Madrid and defensive mistakes During his presser, Aguirre offered the overall assessment of the game from Valencia’s perspective, reiterating that conceding goals disrupted the team’s plans. “No assessment can be positive when you play against Madrid. These are very intense matches in which you have to perform extremely well. And we didn’t perform well enough. “Until the first goal, the match was very evenly balanced, and the second goal was decisive. We maintained our emotional composure and our attitude, even with ten men. The goals disrupted our plan.” The former Mexican national team coach also admitted that things will have to be perfect when facing a team like Real Madrid. “We are human beings, and mistakes are part of the game. The person making the decisions is the one who makes them. If we insist on this throughout the week. It was a disappointing outing for Valencia and Aguirre. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images) “This was the first match in which we played long balls because we couldn’t find a way out from the back. It’s Madrid, and you have to play a perfect game against them ,” he said. Finally, Aguirre was asked about any potential altercation in the tunnel between the teams, something that was denied by Jose Mourinho . “I have no idea because I’m the first one to go inside. I was furious and wanted to cool down so I could analyse things. I only found out about it in the dressing room just now. “ An altercation… I imagine there will be cameras. Nobody told me anything. They only mentioned it now because they were going to ask me about it ,” he concluded. Source: Diario AS