Valencia midfielder Nico Gonzalez says beating the drop is nothing to celebrate.

Nico has been on-loan at VCF from Barcelona and spoke after Sunday's draw with Real Betis saw them secure LaLiga safety.

He said, "You always have to celebrate things, especially when you get into a difficult situation and you end up, especially in these last 10-12 games, with very good feelings.

"I think it was a very difficult situation and we have got through it. I don't think that there's nothing to celebrate. It was a situation that we had to get out of, and we did that. We are very happy.

"The fans have surprised me a lot. Their support is amazing. Their trips over the last 5-6 games have been felt a lot by us. In these last games we have obtained good results. I can only be grateful for all the support that they have given me. I have felt very loved and that is very important."