SAÚL: "IT'S GREAT TO SEE OUR HARD WORK PAYING OFF"

Saúl Ñíguez, Chidera Ejuke, and Lucien Agoumé spoke to the media after the victory against Real Sociedad. Regarding Sunday night’s events at the Reale Arena, our captain commented, "It was a hard-fought victory. The team was very solid and worked well together. We need to keep this going, we're getting better and it’s reassuring to see that what we work on in training is reflected in the game. It was tough, but today was a very positive result. I'm so happy for us, for Ejuke and for the rest of us. I always say that hard work pays off, and Ejuke has worked continuously, always waiting for his moment and trying to contribute, and in the end, the reward comes."

The goal scorer of the night, Ejuke, also expressed his happiness: "It’s important to score, especially to give the team the win. Winning in stadiums like this is never easy, and it’s important to always stick together and stay united. I’m really happy to bring joy to the people."

Finally, Agoumé praised the team's efforts in securing the victory and shared his joy for Ejuke’s goal: "It’s a very important win against a team in a similar position to us. It’s a tough place to come, but we worked together throughout the game and we need to keep going like this. We have to keep working as we have been, so we don’t let points slip away. I’m doing well, continuing to work to help the team wherever I’m needed. I always have to give my best, and I’m also happy for Ejuke, who’s an important player and is now showing us his quality."