Valverde on Vivian, Sannadi, Unai Gómez, and the defeat against Roma

Athletic Club

Match analysis

"It was a balanced match, just like the one we played in September. Two teams that compete well. There were moments where we were better and vice versa. It was decided in the end by the goal, by the expulsion. But it's a match where a draw would have been logical or a minimal victory. We have the return match and we will try to come back."

Coming back in the tie

"The moment we entered the locker room we are already thinking about Sunday and the return leg. It's a blow, but it's a goal difference. There is never a good time to concede a goal, any moment is crucial."

Refereeing

"I don't want to talk about the referee. We picked up yellow cards early. I don't have much more to say. Great atmosphere, Roma is a great team and the referee has been more lenient with the cards, that's how it goes."

Fans

"We are a strong team in San Mamés. Hopefully, we'll have half the atmosphere we had today, we are seeing it throughout the competition. Let's hope to come back knowing the potential of Roma's players."

Unai Gómez

"Unai Gómez gives us a lot of work, he is powerful and in certain matches we expect him to show up more and have a greater presence in the area. In moments like these, you have to show up, and he did."

Vivian

"Vivian has a muscle problem and tomorrow we will know the extent. It will be very difficult to count on him next week."

Sannadi

"He fought with the center-backs and the referee showed him an incredible card, but that's how it goes. These matches toughen him up, he could have scored in one play, and these matches are good for his growth."