# Ponferradina football team performance > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ponferradina-football-team-performance > Updated: 2026-11-06T21:04:58.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Ponferradina manager Mehdi Nafti has expressed varying levels of dissatisfaction with his team’s performance during recent matches. Following a Copa del Rey victory against Llanera via a penalty shootout, Nafti criticized his squad’s offensive execution, noting a lack of clinical finishing and sterile possession in the midfield. He stated, “I expected more from certain players. I will speak with them,” while noting that the team’s style of play did not align with his vision. Following a subsequent derby loss against Cultural, Nafti cited tactical errors and poor substitution management as reasons for the team losing control of the game. He observed that attempts to introduce more offensive players disrupted the team’s rhythm and allowed the opponent to regain momentum. Despite these issues, Nafti has previously highlighted the need to improve finishing in the final third, noting that the team has more opportunities to reach the opponent’s territory than in the previous season. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-06: Ponferradina coach Mehdi Nafti critiques tactical errors after derby loss Ponferradina coach Mehdi Nafti blamed tactical errors and poor substitution timing for his team's inability to maintain control during their recent derby against Cultural. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponferradina-coach-mehdi-nafti-critiques-tactical-errors-after-derby-loss ### 2026-10-27: Ponferradina coach Mehdi Nafti criticizes team performance after Copa del Rey win Ponferradina coach Mehdi Nafti criticized his team's lack of offensive efficiency despite their Copa del Rey advancement via penalties against Llanera. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ponferradina-coach-mehdi-nafti-criticizes-team-performance-after-copa-del-rey-win --- Cite as: Ponferradina football team performance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ponferradina-football-team-performance