One of the key players in the derby, Isaac Romero, spoke after the fightback to draw against Real Betis: "I’m leaving very happy, I had been working hard for this and I really wanted to score in a derby. I’m also happy for the team, they gave everything. This draw feels like too little because we deserved more. We never gave up and we knew we could give more than in the first half. The substitutions worked, we contributed and we managed to equalise. We’re working very hard to take the club where it deserves to be, this gives us confidence, we can turn around any match."

He also explained his goal, admitting that "I was watching for second balls to drop, I told Nema to leave it and I hit it with everything I had, I’m super happy."

Azpilicueta, who put in a huge physical effort throughout the match, also spoke after the game: "I’m very proud of the team’s work, we earned the reward of the point and we have to value it after being 2-0 down. We had the feeling we could get something despite the result, we adjusted two or three things at halftime and in the second half we controlled and dominated, it’s a shame we didn’t take the three points." He also spoke about the team’s spirit: "It’s important not to give up, this team has shown character in every tough moment, it seemed like the match was over, but they were wrong, this team is all about grit and courage, eager to improve and to defend this shirt. I hope the fans feel proud. This is how we have to continue until the end of the season. Now we have another match on Sunday against Rayo."

Lucien Agoumé was another to speak after the game: "I’m very happy to have come back from 2-0 down in a difficult stadium and in a derby, although I also have a bitter taste from the first half, with two mistakes that cost two goals, and because in the second half we had chances and could have scored more goals," said the Frenchman, who added that "this club never gives up, that’s our identity, even more so in a derby. We came out in the second half with more authority and came back. For a couple of weeks now the team has shown a different attitude and this is the way. With this squad we can give much more, that’s what we work for."

Alexis Sánchez, who gave hope with his goal, explained that "it was beautiful, from 2-0 down we could have won, we were moving the ball and getting forward from all areas. We didn’t lose our heads, we said we could score one goal and that we were going to come back, and that’s what happened. Our idea is to seek stability, consistency without losing our heads like in other matches. Today we were superior and could have won. The academy players have a lot of energy, that’s what you have to show in a derby. They are good and they need calm, to let themselves be guided by the players around them and to listen."

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