Interim manager Óscar Sánchez said that despite Valencia's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad, the team demonstrated fighting spirit.

Óscar Sánchez expressed disappointment over the defeat to Real Sociedad, but was pleased with the reaction of the players and Mestalla fans. Valencia lost 3-2 to Real Sociedad at Mestalla, and despite a strong second-half comeback, they failed to secure a point. Valencia equalized twice, but Barrenetxea's injury-time goal ended their comeback.

Óscar Sánchez praised the players' efforts and support from the stands. He said, "We leave very sad. I think Valencia fans know what they want, and the players know what these fans want. I think the team always has fighting spirit and keeps trying."

The manager believes the match went through different phases, but despite the loss, he reaffirmed the players' attitude. He said, "The team proved that it's alive, that it wants to turn things around." He also thanked Mestalla for their support: "The entire match was fantastic."

Reviewing the match, Sánchez explained that the team often lost possession in the first half, which made it easier for Real Sociedad to launch counterattacks. He said, "These mistakes allowed Real Sociedad to attack and create threats. When we had the ball, the distances on the pitch were too wide."

In the second half, the coaching staff made adjustments from the bench, bringing on David Otorbí to add depth on the wing. Sánchez stated, "At that point we lacked the ability to attack space, and we knew Otorbí could provide that." The manager said the team executed the plan well and noted that when the score was 1-1, Valencia actually had some chances to take the lead. He said, "Unfortunately, a penalty allowed Real Sociedad to go back ahead."

Despite the unfavorable result, Sánchez maintained that the team's reaction was exactly what a united dressing room should show. He said, "When we fell behind, the team showed personality, fighting spirit, and the desire to equalize; and when we were level earlier, the team also wanted to win. That's how the players should perform."

One of the most positive aspects of the afternoon was still the contribution of academy players. Aarón Mayor had already had chances in previous matches, and in this match, Blázquez was involved in the 2-2 goal, while Otorbí also got playing time again and showed promise. Sánchez emphasized the club's tradition of developing youth. He said, "Valencia is historically a club that values its academy. Not only because these players are in the first team, but also because many players in professional football came from here. This must continue in the future."

The manager congratulated the young players on their performance, but also acknowledged that the result made it impossible to fully enjoy the academy players' debuts. He said, "They proved that they're ready to help when needed. While we're sad about the result, I still want to congratulate both of them."

When asked about the team's defensive issues, he did not focus his criticism on the back line, but instead took a holistic view. He said, "It's not just defense. I think the team as a whole needs to improve. Whether we win or lose, there must always be improvement." Similarly, he defended the quality of the squad and room for growth: "This is a good squad."

Regarding the future role academy players should play, Sánchez's stance was clear: "In my view, first-team players and academy players are equally important. If they get the chance, they will get playing time." Additionally, he did not give a personal evaluation of his time in charge, only acknowledging that his greatest concern was not being able to give the fans a win. He said, "I'm very sad that we couldn't give everyone the victory that we all wanted so much."

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