Giráldez: "It would have been fair if we had won"

Celta manager Giráldez felt his side deserved to win despite the 1-2 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise and urged his team to maintain their Europa League form.

Celta manager Claudio Giráldez expressed frustration after his team's 1-2 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League, believing the result was unjust. He praised his players' performance, calling it one of the best of the season alongside their match against Celtic, and highlighted their strong second-half display. Giráldez lamented missed chances, saying "it's only fair that we should have won," and stressed the importance of converting opportunities in European football.

Looking ahead, the manager wants Celta to maintain the level they are showing in Europe during their domestic league matches. He is focused solely on the next fixture against Bournemouth, refusing to calculate qualification scenarios. "If we work like today, I believe we'll find victory and get through to the next round without doubt," Giráldez said, noting that despite a challenging calendar, the team's performances prove they can compete with Europe's best.