Villarreal 5 - 1 FC Twente: big step towards semi-finals, believes Carlos Garrido – Europa League
Villarreal coach, Juan Carlos Garrido, feels his side are well on their way to the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League after a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Dutch side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233, in the first-leg of the quarter-final fixture.
Villarreal thrashed Twente 5-1 at the Estadio El Madrigal on Thursday, April 7. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Borja-Valero-c7889 contributed with a goal each to secure a brilliant victory for the Yellow Submarine.
The Spaniard said that although his side are the firm favourites to progress to the last four of the competition, they cannot afford to be complacent as the Dutch side is very good when playing at home. Garrido insisted that there is still one game to go and Villarreal will have to play with the same spirit and quality they played at home.
The manager was all praise for his team’s stunning performance and acknowledged the players for the brilliant display. He also thanked the fans and the club for all their support throughout the competition.
“There is still the second leg, but the step we have taken is very great. The reality is that there is another game. We may be the favourites, but we are yet to play. I want to congratulate the everyone associated with Villarreal, especially the fans for their support,” the manager was quoted as saying.
The tactician also expressed his disappointment on Gonzalo Rodriguez’s injury in the match after a shocking tackle by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marc-Janko-c23484. Garrido said that it was a bad tackle and it should not have happened but insisted that the score line was in their favour of Villarreal and hopefully the side would be able to cope without the Argentinean International.
“It was something unpleasant and should not have happened. [Marc] Janko made a bad tackle, but we have the score line in our favour,” Juan http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-Garrido-c8443 concluded.
Villarreal are having a great season under Garrido as they stand fourth in the Spanish La Liga, well on their way to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. The Yellow Submarine are also joint favourites to win the UEFA Europa League, along with Portuguese giants http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186.
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