After game- comments

David Villa: “I am pleased with the result, the win and the three points. It was a complete league debut and I could not do any more.” In El Sardinero watching from the stands were Villa’s family who travelled across Asturias to see him. “I dedicate this to all my family,” he explained. “It was just chance that the game was near where I am from and they could come.” (read more here- click)


Guardiola spoke with press after game (read more here) “To start with a 0-3 win is important,” he said. “We have lacked a spark, but that is normal,” the stated. “More games will give us that throughout the season. We are very satisfied with what we have done.” About Valdés- “He is Mister Reliable”
About Iniesta - “He is in great form after a very complicated year,” the coach explained. “His goal was very difficult to pull off.”


Andrés Iniesta was given a standing ovation by the Racing Santander fans when he was substituted for his goal in Sunday’s game and the winner in the World Cup Final last month. “We are an example to society,” Pep Guardiola said. “It made us all proud.”

Right after game Andrés wrote on his facebook: "On the way to Barcelona, very happy with the result and the goal! A very good start, keep working!"