As it could be expected, the media hammered the work of referee Estrada Fernández, but it also praised the performance of the whole team, especially the guidance of Valerón and the goals of Adrián.
Fury, outrage and complains; those were the reactions after Deportivo could only add a point at El Molinón, with the referee been the protagonist as he whistled two inexistent penalties.
Déjà vu for Deportivo in Gijón; for the second straight time Sporting was rewarded with a last-minute penalty, which prevented Depor's third away win on the season. A painful draw for the Galicians that could cost the permanence.
Both coaches have been thinking a lot of the lineups for the game, which should be normal taking in mind that the permanence is at stake. In the end Lotina will play with two strikers, while Preciado will only use two pivotes.
Depor's coach still searching for his first win over Preciado and also for his first Primera triumph over Sporting. Lotina was talking of responsibility and hope, while Sporting's trainer is not feeling relaxed after the latest results.
Depor B was close to achieve its third away win on the season, which would have been crucial in the quest for the permanence. But a late goal of Alcala ruined the joy. Still, the team played one of its best away matches on the season.
The papers were feeling sorry for the faith of Deportivo during the meeting, the media agreed to point out that the red card of Lopo was the fact that decided the match.
The players and Lotina were feeling hurt after the game; the tension could be noticed and even it was reported a fight between Juan Rodriguez and the coaching staff, though it wasn't a serious incident.