Enzo Pérez

“Everything worked out perfectly. I am very happy with my debut in such a big game. We put in a great performance, despite going behind early. We always kept the same attitude. Nuno knows me, he knows my positioning on the pitch and I am available to play wherever the team need me.

“These past few days have been very intense. Luckily everything was resolved and I was able to play. It was marvellous, like a dream. The fans were always behind us in this game as well, which is fundamental for turning a scoreline around. The fans here are amazing, so let-s hope that they continue supporting us this way for the rest of the season.”

Nicolás Otamendi

“It is a huge victory, against an opponent who are always amongst the best in La Liga. We work every day to reach the weekend in this kind of form. Today we showed on the pitch that the team are hungry, despite our youth. We are not taking our focus off our main aim, which is qualification for the Champions League, so we have to work hard every week. I was sent a video of some of Ayala’s goals for Valencia, and one of them was a header scored against Madrid at the back post. It is an honour to have scored an historic goal of my own like that.”

Antonio Barragán

“The team did a tremendous job from start to finish. We were playing against one of the best teams in the world, and we deserved the victory. We dedicate this one to the fans.

“This system that we use takes me into the area more, and today I had two chances. I am really happy for the team, with the victory and for the coaching staff. We are working to bring Valencia CF back to where the club belongs, amongst the best. The fans are behind us, and together we are stronger. The fans deserve this win, as it was if they themselves were playing alongside us.”

Diego Alves

“Playing with three central defenders protects a goalkeeper more. Everything has changed here, from inside the dressing room to outside. The support of the fans was fundamental for us today; when we are united it facilitates a positive atmosphere.

“When quality players come here, they adapt quickly. We have the squad to achieve our objective. This is only three more points, however, and La Liga continues. We have gained a lot of motivation and we know that other sides now come to Mestalla with the same motivation. This is one of the most spectacular atmospheres I’ve seen in my life, and the fans were a key factor in the win, right through to the final whistle.”