Emery: 'It was very important not to lose'

Unai Emery, Valencia coach said after a goalless draw at the Vicente Calderón against Atlético, to be satisfied with Madrid because he believes it was important not to lose.

"Atletico de Madrid is a direct rival and came from a very positive streak. Everyone likes to win, but clearly today was very important not to lose. Maintain the distance with Atletico and also the particular results are within our favor, "said the coach.

"Third place is far less secure. Atletico is a direct rival and certainly can not neglect the league," he added.

Emery did not spare praise for his rival. "Atletico played a good game, different from that played in Valencia.'s Very plugged in, with a very high intensity, but they lack something in game creation. But they have very good players and is in a very positive momentum. Atletico is a great team and Simeone has been good. we consider it a direct rival. sure you will be all the way up there. going to compete with us for third place safe. "

On the game that Valencia has to play against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, said that having accepted less than 24 hours of rest and that Barca will play their tricks.