Match between Lille and Valencia ends in a draw

After the clash between Lille and Valencia, which ended in a 1-1 draw, it's time to hear the impressions of the protagonists of the match.

Denis Cheryshev (Valencia winger)

Summary: "It has been a very difficult match. In the first half, we struggled and in the second half, we were better. We wanted to win after taking the lead. We leave with a bitter taste in our mouths."

Lack of experience: "They were playing at home and we knew we would have moments of suffering. They scored on a second chance. We have to learn from our mistakes and keep improving."

Next match: "At home, in front of our fans, it will be easier. We will go for the victory."

Chances of advancing to the round of 16: "It is our goal and we want to go for the maximum, for everything, and that's what is in our minds."

Scored goal: "Goals have to help the team earn points. It would have been better to take all three."

Albert Celades (Valencia coach)

Analysis: "They had many chances, we were very uncomfortable. We had many difficulties in connecting passes, playing in their field... It's the merit of the opponent. We leave with a draw. That goal in the 95th minute could have come earlier. With Chelsea's victory, everything is tighter. There are six matches and everything counts a lot. You have to give your all in every game, the opponents are of the highest level and you know that there will be difficulties."

Uncomfortable opponent: "We were uncomfortable throughout the match except for a period in the second half, but the reality is that we struggled a lot to play in the opposing half, to have the ball to defend better. That has been the reality."

Surprised: "They played in a way that was not usual but we tried to fix it in the best way. They are actions of the game. We didn't have a good match, that's clear. Lille is a very good team and they put us in many difficulties. The Champions League is of the highest level. They were better than us. It wasn't our best match. We have to improve to keep progressing."

Relaxation: "It's not an excess of relaxation. It's the opponent that pushed us back. We stayed there more than we would have liked."

Diakhaby: "Diakhaby's expulsion was important for the development of the match. He received two quick yellow cards. We are happy with him and with his performance every time he plays, and we will move forward."

The trio Parejo, Coquelin, and Kondogbia: "There have been moments when the three of them have played and the team has been at a good level. It can't be attributed to this match. The profile of the player is top-notch. But I don't blame our weak performance on them in this match."

Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia defender)

Regretful: "I am sad, we drew 1-1, I left my teammates with ten men, so I want to apologize to everyone. At that moment, I can't leave my teammates. The second yellow card is very clear, but I don't understand what the referee did with the first one."