Valencia coach Albert Celades admits they were lucky in their 1-1 draw with Champions League opponents Lille.
Jonathan Ikone came off the bench to cancel out Denis Cheryshev's opener in stoppage time to give Lille a 1-1 draw against 10-man Valencia. Valencia had Mouctar Diakhaby sent off five minutes from time after being shown two yellow cards in quick succession.
"We have never been comfortable. It cost us a lot with the ball and has been the tone throughout the game," said Celades.
"We improved in the second-half, but in the first-half it cost us. In general, we have had little fluidity in the game because we have been pressed and pressed. They have generated many chances.
"All matches are crucial in the Champions League because there's only six. Everything matters a lot and penalises you for any mistakes. We continue with our advancing options intact and now everything hardens more."