Valencia coach Ruben Baraja admits their defeat to Cadiz is a heavy blow to their survival chances.

Los Che lost 2-1 on Sunday to leave them two points outside the bottom three.

Baraja said: "In the first half, the difference in the scoreline is what affected everything, and the mistake we made with the goal. We started well, and we had several combinations that were able to break down Cádiz. Then we fell into a tendency of defending corners, crosses, throw-ins. In that situation, what happened can happen. We needed to let loose and go forward with danger. When it was 0-0, we had a chance for Lino.

"The end of the first half and the beginning of the second weighed us down for the rest of the game. It's down to us. If we don't do things right, then we can't compete against anybody. You can't allow these things to happen, especially in our situation. It is a difficult path but if we are at the level required, things can change."

Baraja also insisted: "I have always been very honest. At no time have I said that we were safe, that is easy or that we could get out of here from one day to the next. If you don't take points, you can drop back into the relegation zone. That's the competition. We have to be prepared for everyone and try to assume this.

"We have to correct things, analyse and think about Wednesday now. It is a very important game, for which we have to try to think about what makes us competitive. We have many regrets but they will not make us better in the next game. We continue with our chances intact and depending on ourselves."