Remiro: "I like setting up counters, I've already had a couple of chances this year that strikers didn't finish"

Remiro paid tribute to Tenerife player Jesús de Miguel after Real Sociedad's win, then discussed his role in initiating attacks and expressed concern over Barrenetxea's injury.

Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro spoke to the media following the club's victory over Rayo Vallecano at Anoeta. He began by honouring Jesús de Miguel, the Tenerife player who died and was remembered with a tribute before the match. "It's a difficult day. I want to remember Demi's family and the people of Tenerife. We're not happy despite the victory," Remiro said.

On the sporting side, Remiro praised the three points as a perfect end to a demanding month. "They're important points that help us finish a good run of matches. We scored many goals and had good defensive actions. Both teams wanted the ball. I made a couple of interventions and the forwards did well. They could have scored one more," he explained.

Remiro highlighted his role in initiating the counter-attack that led to the opening goal, noting he has created similar opportunities this season that strikers haven't finished. However, he expressed concern over Barrenetxea's injury: "I like setting up counters.

This year I've already left two one-on-ones that the forwards haven't finished. My pass was good but Barrenetxea's was better. It's a shame to see him leave crying. He was playing very well this whole last month. We hope it's as little as possible because we need him."