Head Coach Poyatos: "First of all, let me offer my congratulations to everyone at Vissel Kobe. I'm very disappointed that we couldn't deliver the title to our fans. I think we were better than Kobe in the first half. However, I wish we had taken advantage of our chances. In the second half, the ball flow was poor, and Ichisai (Sakamoto) and Kota YAMADA didn't get the ball, so I think they didn't get to touch the ball as much. When they scored the goal, Vissel Kobe's talent took us down in one moment. However, we also had a chance to score with DAWHAN, and I wish we had been able to convert it. I'm really disappointed. However, I think Gamba was able to make this a great tournament. We were able to win against difficult teams like Hiroshima and Yokohama F. Marinos. Now I'd like to calm down and reflect on myself."

Q: Before today's match, Usami was released due to injury. Please tell us the impact of his absence and how the team approached the match without him being able to play.
Head Coach Poyatos: "I don't want to make excuses here. He pulled a muscle two days before the tournament, but he helped the team with his attitude. I think the other players kept their spirits up, and I don't think it affected me. I think everyone did a good job for the GAMBA OSAKA fans."

Q: "Although the result was disappointing, I think it was a game that showed how much Gamba has grown this year. How do Head Coach feel about it?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "I think I was able to show my goal of bringing Gamba to a position where it can always compete. I really wanted to win, and we had a chance to win the title, but I want to use this loss as an opportunity to grow. Over the past year, we have all been working on various tasks behind the scenes. Of course, there are still areas where we need to improve, but we have all worked hard together, including the club, staff, and players. I want to work together to bring this Gamba team back to where it belongs."

Q: "Although you were absent today, Usami-san has used the word "passion" to describe the other players throughout this season, and I think that has been the keyword for the team. Usami-san was absent today, but what kind of passion did you feel from the team's battle today?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "Without a doubt, I think they put their heart and soul into it and gave it their all. Thanks to those players, we've had a great season, and although I'm very disappointed with today's result, in sports, there are always wins and losses. However, I think that everyone involved was proud of the players' fighting style, and once again, I think that thanks to the players, we've had a great season."

Q: "I think the first half was great, but as Head Coach said, the flow got worse in the second half. Please tell Head Coach what you think were the factors that made the first half go well and the second half not go well."
Head Coach Poyatos: "In the first half, Kobe's key players Muto and Miyashiro were pressuring us, so we moved Kurata inside to block fullback Sakai while creating two-on-one situations on the side, and I think we were able to execute that strategy in the first half. In the second half, the opponents raised their line, and we were unable to create gaps to counter the two-on-one situations, so I think our defense didn't reach them. It was difficult to break down their block. However, I don't think Kobe was able to inflict much damage on us, and that's why I'm disappointed."

Q: "Today, Nakatani wore the captain's armband. What do you think of his performance? What kind of impact has he had on the team in place of Usami?"
Head Coach Poyatos: "Nakatani is a really important player for this team, and he brings mental stability to the team, including today. At the same time, his strength is that he reads the game and plays well. He's not particularly fast on his feet, but I think he always reads the game ahead and plays well by reading it. I really think he's a one-of-a-kind center back in the J.League, and I think he's a player who fits our style perfectly."

Q: Just before the goal was scored, Kobe made a change in their lineup and Miyashiro changed positions. Did that have any impact?
Head Coach Poyatos said, "I wasn't worried about Miyashiro going inside. Kobe is a team that focuses on passing the ball to Osako, and Miyashiro, Sasaki, and Muto are involved in that. So I think the team looks different with or without Osako, and I think Miyashiro exploited that today."