Disappointment was palpable within the UD Las Palmas camp following the first-leg playoff match result. However, the prevailing message from the locker room is one of unity and conviction: the tie is far from over. Head coach Luis García acknowledged the team's sadness, admitting that frustration is natural when expectations are not met. Nevertheless, he emphasized the team's firm commitment with the statement: "We will fight until the end," and expressed gratitude for the fans' unwavering support.
The players share this outlook. Kirian described the first-leg outcome as a "bad result" and admitted that there were periods in the game where the team lacked fluidity, stating: "We didn't manage to find superiority." Despite this, he expressed optimism about their chances of turning the score around next Wednesday.
“"The tie is there, it's one goal in the first 90 minutes and extra time too if needed"
Manu Fuster stressed that the difference is minimal, reminding that "the tie is there, it's one goal in the first 90 minutes and extra time too if needed." He lamented the missed opportunity at home, particularly as the team had responded well after halftime before conceding: "Just when the team started to wake up a bit, we conceded the 0-1".
“"It's a playoff, we are alive. We are going to go all out, we are going to fight, we are going to battle, and we are going to win"
Goalkeeper Dinko Horkas was unequivocal in stating that the team still has a chance moving forward. "It's a playoff, we are alive," he declared, sending a clear message to the fans and rivals: "We are going to go all out, we are going to fight, we are going to battle, and we are going to win".
