Calatrava: "It's a bit of a disappointment, we fought until the end"

Espanyol midfielder Àlex Calatrava, known as 'Cala', expressed disappointment following his team's loss to Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat on August 22. Despite the defeat, the player emphasized that the squad remained competitive throughout the duration of the match.

Calatrava described the result as a disappointment, or 'chasco', while highlighting the team's effort in fighting until the final whistle. The comments reflect the player's perspective on the team's performance against the visiting side.