Diego Barri hails CD Castellón’s complete display after opening 5-0 rout of Tenerife | OneFootball

Diego Barri struck the opener in CD Castellón’s 5-0 dismantling of Tenerife at SkyFi Castalia, calling it a complete team performance.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the second captain said the first half was outstanding, stressed they refused to ease off after the interval, praised the substitutes’ impact, and underlined the value of the clean sheet.

His strike for 1-0 was his first of the campaign. The 31-year-old accepts he is not prolific, having scored four last season, and hopes to surpass that tally. He has already scored more for Castellón than in all his previous career.

A natural leader and more than a midfielder, he is showing an enhanced version of his game in his second season, roaming further and influencing every phase. He marked his 30th birthday with a goal in León last year, then repeated the trick on Saturday.

Castellón had pursued him a year earlier, eventually signing him in summer 2025 after he won promotion with Cultural Leonesa to Liga Hypermotion. He quickly became a midfield fixture, playing 41 matches last term, 38 as a starter, and has begun all six this season.

His influence also extends off the pitch, helping new arrivals adapt. In a recent media appearance he said supporters would enjoy his new partner Maty Orozco. He added that the bond with the crowd is mutual.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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