Levante's Matías Moreno: 'We Will Be Saved'; Iván Romero Reflects on Goals and Controversy

Levante players Matías Moreno and Iván Romero, key figures under coach Luís Castro, recently participated in a public event where they conveyed strong confidence in the team's performance and their ability to overcome current challenges in the league.

Matías Moreno's Firm Belief in Survival

Argentine central defender Matías Moreno, currently on loan from Fiorentina, expressed unwavering certainty regarding Levante's season outcome. He is convinced the team will avoid relegation, stating, "We are going to save ourselves. We will do the impossible to keep the team in the First Division. I don't like to look at the table. If we do our best, we don't depend on anyone else. We have to win all the games we can, and that will be our salvation."

Moreno also acknowledged the disappointment stemming from recent draws against Girona and Rayo Vallecano, where crucial points were lost in stoppage time. "After those matches, in the locker room, we were all devastated. It felt like we had lost five-nil. We had played two great games and even deserved the three points, so for it to end like that was very tough," he explained. However, he emphasized the team's quick recovery and focus: "But as the coach said, one day and there's no more time for lamenting. The competition is very tough."

Iván Romero's Relief and Frustration

Forward Iván Romero found significant relief and joy after scoring his first goal in nearly seven months during Levante's recent victory against Real Oviedo. "It's a relief for me because, although I've been playing a lot, as a striker, you always want to score goals," Romero shared. "I want those numbers to go up, and after this game, I feel calmer and happier for the victory."

Despite his personal achievement, Romero openly voiced his frustration regarding a controversial refereeing decision in the match against Rayo Vallecano. He specifically referred to Pathe Ciss's equalizer, which he believes should have been disallowed for a clear handball. "I think it was a clear action where the goal should not have stood. He clearly used his hand," Romero asserted. "I don't know if the CTA (Refereeing Technical Committee) will say anything. Now it's in the past, and we can't change it. We need to focus on what we can control."