La Real won 3-1, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal, Jon Ander Olasagasti and Sergio Gomez. Oscar Trejo struck from the spot for Rayo, with Alfonso Espino being sent off.
Imanol said afterwards: “This is one of the intelligent games we have played this season. I think we played an intelligent game. The opponent, despite the adjustments they have made, has contributed very well, they are very physical, with quality. ” . Inside, with competitive tension and attack after attack.
“I think my team controlled many facets of starting to finish and, despite the goal scored in the last minute of the first half, if we repeat what we did in the first half, it is general that we win and that is what happened. It is a fair victory against a wonderful team.
Regarding Olasagasti, he added: “He made an intelligent adjustment, it is more than enough to be a starter. I had no doubt, because he is in wonderful shape, I am very transparent that for today’s adjustment there is Olesagasti and 10 others and he took advantage of the opportunity that he had.
“I said, on a personal and team level, that there are players who do not have many minutes, but he has to make merits, because we are going to love them all. “