Valencia defender Cenk Özkacar says victory against Real Valladolid is a must this weekend.

Özkacar was speaking after their Copa del Rey defeat to Athletic Bilbao.

He said, "This season is not over. We have to work harder. We have a great team. We are a great family and we have great fans, more than 45,000 today showed up at Mestalla. Now we have to win on Sunday against Valladolid because we owe it to them. We have to keep our heads up.

"We need the confidence and support of the fans. Today I can only apologize to the fans. But, we must achieve many victories for them. We can do it.

"I have confidence in the coach, but I have to learn a lot to correct my mistakes. It has been a tough week for me. I have to learn a lot."