Sevilla FC's Aleix Vidal against Real Valladolid
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ALEIX VIDAL: 'WE WERE THE BETTER SIDE, BUT IT WAS TIGHT AT THE END'

25/11/2018
On his personal situation, the full-back admitted that 'I don't like playing because of an injury to a teammate, but you have to be prepared to do your job'

Aleix Vidal, who was introduced into the starting lineup, showed his joy after a hard-fought win against Valladolid: 'It´s a win that tastes very sweet. Even though it might not seem like it, winning two matches in a row at home is very difficult. We had to keep doing things well and it was a difficult match because we were the better side for most of the match, but it was tight at the end. We have to enjoy this situation that we're in. This league is very tight and even if you're playing at home, the level of the opposition is very high. Valladolid showed that even though they got promoted recently, they have a good team and great players. If you're not focused they can make you pay. We know how to fight and work hard when it's our turn to defend.'

Although the team has been up there in the table for a while, Vidal wants to recognise that good work that's being done: 'People are maybe getting used to this, but we have to enjoy every moment and every win because they're all well-earnt. the fans have played their parts and we've played ours and when that happens, things usually go well. I don't know how many times Sevilla have been the sole leaders at this stage, but I'm sure it can't be too many.' It's up to us to stay there and we're going to work for it.' Finally, he spoke about his personal situation: 'I always work hard during the week to be ready when I'm given playing time. Unfortunately, I don't like playing because of an injury to a teammate, but that's football. There are certain circumstances that come about and you have to be ready to do your job.'