Once the match was over, Rubi sat down with the media to give his verdict from the Power Horse Stadium. The UD Almeria head coach was very satisfied with the meaningful performance that his players put in and how they had given their all throughout the full 90 minutes: ‘We can’t deny the fact that the team played really well and with great intensity. He stressed that what his team has to do now is ‘to keep it up for the rest of the games.’

The head coach's Starting XI had five new faces compared to the previous fixture against Real Sociedad, but the Rojiblancos’ gaffer explained: ‘There are times when the starting line-up needs to be changed, we’ll always give our best in all games.’ Rubi also pointed out: ‘Today it was important to ring the changes.’ Samú Costa was undeniably one of the players who took a leading role in the game since the Portuguese played brilliantly and Rubi highlighted: ‘He’s played very well. There’s a healthy competition for places in the squad.’

To bring the post-Atleti presser to an end, Rubi spoke about the team's current position in the table: ‘LaLiga is a long-distance race, and it was essential, more than getting points, to restore the good vibes today.’ He added that: ‘18 points are good enough, but we want to be in the middle of the table feeling calmer.’