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Real Mallorca vs Villarreal Live: Follow minute-by-minute coverage of the Matchday 35 showdown at Son Moix.
**Demichelis:** “We competed brilliantly against a Champions League-level team, going all out for three points. I’m proud of the lads who gave 110% – when you compete like that, you stay calm. I can assure you we’ll go for victory in Getafe. With this football, we’re close to winning; we have courage and I won’t settle for two away draws in the next two matches.”
“We dominated, created several chances for a second goal, though they also had opportunities on transitions where they are extremely fast and precise. But the boys try to play, not just lump it forward; we build good play from the back, we try to play – I won’t negotiate that. We dominated a great rival, just lacked the win, but I’m pleased.”
“We are what we are, and with what we have we’ll keep competing well. The kickoff time didn’t suit anyone, with heat and this match rhythm; there were moments we suffered from it.”
“We are fine as a group, mentally strong, making fewer errors each time… and their goalkeeper was their best player, even though he helped us get the equalizer.”
**Valjent:** “At this stage, a draw at home feels like little, but we know they’re a Champions League side. It was an uphill battle, yet we almost won. The fight continues – we must stay strong and focused to achieve our objective.”
**Marcelino:** “Of course Mallorca have options. They have two away games now, but their last match is against a relegated side. Every team at the bottom is making a huge effort, with unexpected results.”
**Marcelino:** “Football is about successes and errors – those who make fewer mistakes get better results. Arnau’s mistake helped him refocus, and he was outstanding in the second half. I’m happy with his response.”
**Morlanes:** “The coach told us this was a 12-game league, and that’s what we’re doing.”
**Morlanes:** “It’s important to pick up points, even if it tastes a bit bitter. We don’t forget where we were a couple of months ago, but now we have confidence. There are reasons to believe in survival – the fans’ reception was tremendous and gave us a boost on such a heavy, hot pitch. There’s nothing left; we can win anywhere, and we’ll make today’s point valuable.”
**Both teams’ league standings:**
**Goalscorers’ duel:**
**Match statistics:**
**The penalty for Mateu’s handball:**
**Tenas’ performance today has been enormous.**
**Ayoze:** “One more point with fewer games left… it’s always tough to come to a ground where the opponents are fighting for everything, but we wanted three points to secure that third place. Hopefully we can do it against Sevilla.”
“Arnau? Mistakes happen, but look how he bounced back in the second half. We’re one point closer – that’s what matters in these two weeks that decide everything.”
**Muriqi:** “There’s still a long way to go. The fans always support us here; let’s see if we can get two straight away wins… I finished today with my feet burning from how dry the pitch was.”