The Argentine centre-back wants the Yellow Submarine to forget their shock defeat against struggling Real Zaragoza with a win against Madrid-based Getafe.
After a sensational campaign in La Liga that led to UEFA Champions League qualification, Villarreal have flattered to deceive in the ongoing 2011/12 season.
The outfit from Vila-real finds itself hovering over relegation slots in 17th place, three points adrift of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Racing-c40298 Santander.
In their next La Liga encounter, Villarreal take on the challenge of 15th-placed Getafe as the battle for survival heats up.
Ahead of their match against the Madrid club, star defender, Gonzalo Rodriguez, asked the players to get their act together and aim for a home victory.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/San-Lorenzo-c40436 player wants to forget their shock defeat to bottom placed Real Zaragoza by picking up all three points against Getafe.
Continuing on the topic, he stated that the match is a must-win situation, in order to avoid relegation by the end of the season.
"Losing against the bottom team was a psychological blow, but we need to move on because on Monday we have a great chance to forget that defeat," the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 international said.
"These are games against direct rivals which we simply have to win."
"Until the end of the season every game is going to be crucial. We are playing for a lot and each match is like a cup final," he added.
Villarreal have failed to win in their last three matches, with their last triumph coming five weeks ago.
Rodriguez stated that they cannot continue in such fashion for long and they have to pick up points, irrespective of the fixture being at home or away.
"We cannot allow any more points to slip away, either at home or away."
"We've gone five weeks without winning but it isn't a dramatic situation, it's uncomfortable," he said.
With 13 matches remaining in the Spanish top flight domestic season, Villarreal cannot afford another defeat against relegation threatened side.
The Yellow Submarine have failed to show their efficiency in front of goal, but need to pick up pace as La Liga enters its final stretches.
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