After two home defeats, Íñigo Pérez’s Villarreal look to respond against Getafe

After two home defeats, including a 0-6 loss to PSG in the Champions League, Íñigo Pérez’s Villarreal will have another chance to respond when they face Getafe on Sunday. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the coach described the game as an opportunity to improve after a difficult run.

The defeat to PSG had taken its toll, as had the earlier loss to Espanyol. Íñigo Pérez acknowledged that the results had dampened his team’s momentum. “We needed a meeting to understand that football quickly gives you another opportunity,” he said. He also stressed that, despite the Champions League defeat, the team had to keep moving forward.

The coach says he does not feel any pressure beyond what he has faced since taking charge. He did, however, say he feels responsible and affected by the situation. “I impose it on myself. My responsibility to the club, the project, the players and my profession is the same,” he said, adding that the situation had to be faced.

Asked about the confidence of the club’s leadership, Íñigo Pérez said he had noticed no change in their closeness and no loss of confidence in him. On questions of playing style, he argued for maintaining an identity while remaining ready to adapt. In his view, defeats do not call for drastic changes; they call for analysis and improvement.

The meeting with Getafe is an important chance to respond. Íñigo Pérez praised the opponent’s qualities and the work of its coaching staff, saying Villarreal must avoid playing with anxiety or stress. “The Getafe match is key,” he insisted, also pointing to the opportunity for his team to progress and the need to maintain its energy.