Celta Vigo defender Sergio Carreira has called for a clean slate and a change of direction following the team's defeat to Athletic Club on Sunday. The player analyzed the match.
Celta Vigo lost 2-0 at San Mamés in the third matchday of LaLiga. Carreira admitted the team had a sluggish first half and did not start well. "Hicimos una primera parte espesa. No comenzamos de buena manera y ellos también jugaron un gran partido, con una gran presión y tuvieron esas dos arrancadas en las que metieron gol y luego fue muy difícil darle la vuelta," explained the academy graduate. Athletic's goals came in quick succession, making a comeback extremely difficult. The team tried to react with tactical changes but could not overturn the scoreline.
Until this match, the mood in the dressing room was not negative. Carreira pointed out that he was happy with the two previous games until Sunday. However, this loss represents a turning point that demands a reaction. "La realidad es que hasta este domingo estaba contento con los dos partidos que habíamos hecho. Este último es un impás." he stated. The player insists on the importance of attitude to break this poor early run. The team, which occupies a low position in the standings, needs to earn points urgently.
The feeling that change is needed is shared in the dressing room. Carreira's teammate, Álvaro Núñez, offered a very similar assessment after the game. Núñez highlighted that small details, like conceding two goals in a minute, proved decisive. "El equipo se lo ha dejado todo, no ha podido ser, y desde ya a levantar la cabeza y pensar en el jueves para cambiar la dinámica," said the player. This unity in the message underlines the group's determination to correct mistakes. The squad, which you can review in detail on our squad page, has its sights set on the next fixture.
The immediate focus is on the match this coming Thursday. The goal is clear: reset, take the positives from the experience, and correct what went wrong. Carreira was firm in stating that points are worth the same now as at the end of the season. There is no time to waste. The team must demonstrate its quality on the pitch to climb the table. The upcoming fixtures schedule presents an immediate opportunity to get back on track. Concentration and hard work during the week will be key to securing the first win of the campaign and building confidence.
