UD Almería head coach Xavier García Pimienta reflected on the 2-1 victory over FC Andorra, highlighting his players' commitment and determination despite a challenging second half. The gaffer acknowledged that the performance was not as convincing as he would have liked, but praised his team's ability to dig deep and secure all 3 points against strong opponents who had already beaten CD Castellón and won away to Granada CF.

The Barcelona-born admitted there were 'things we need to put right' and recognised that FC Andorra had pushed his side back after the break. 'Of course, I would've loved us to have 85% possession, create plenty of clear-cut chances and win comfortably, but there are some brilliant teams in this league and it's never easy to win', he explained.

Despite the pressure following the penalty that made it 2-1 and brought FC Andorra back into the game, the head coach was full of praise for his players' commitment. 'I take my hat off to these lads and what they're doing. It's incredible. Games like this are even harder to win, but they make us believe in this group even more', he said.

Asked whether his team had perhaps taken their foot off the gas after establishing a 2-0 half-time lead, the UD Almería head coach dismissed any suggestion of a lack of ambition, explaining that they work every day on maintaining a mentality of constant improvement. He also played down any euphoria surrounding the team's excellent run of form: 'We're picking up a lot of points, but we haven't achieved anything yet'.

Finally, García Pimienta highlighted the role of the supporters during the closing stages, stressing that their backing was crucial in helping the team hold on to their lead during the most difficult moments of the match.