The Getafe coach appeared in the press room ahead of Sunday's match against Real Madrid. A match during which the Azulones will try to create a surprise by winning at the Bernabéu, which has not happened for 16 years.
Feelings of the week: “The team is in good shape, in a good state of mind, they have worked very hard, we have a few absentees, but we have to be optimistic. We know that we are going to face a great team, a magnificent team at world level and it’s always a challenge and a challenge the team will give everything as they do in every match.”
Absent at Real: “We also have a lot of absentees, it's never a good time, it's extremely difficult, they have magnificent world-class players. It's always complicated, whoever plays, it will be a team complicated. As a sportsman, I would like them all to be there, it's a bigger challenge. These are situations that all teams go through.
Mbappé: “Mbappé is a player who has the ability to decide matches. I don't think he is having a great moment. But he is a high-level player and he decides matches as he always has.”
Match : “An extremely complicated, difficult match, because of everything, because of what Real Madrid is, the setting… everything. This type of match attracts attention and mobilizes. It forces us to be at the highest My team is doing well, I have no doubt that they will give everything, we are going to see a Getafe who will give everything.
The Real Madrid moment: “I have no doubt about them. At the moment they are second, they are better than at the start, with a game in hand, four points behind Barça. We often think that a team must win everything, but it's impossible. Real is doing well, Carlo is doing well. My relationship with him is special, I have deep admiration for him, for what he has done and for his achievements. I appreciate him very much. has won everything. He has just won a match in Leganés. clearly and vividly, I don't think Real Madrid are in a bad situation.”
Absent: “We have a squad with certain limitations. We don't want to be affected by the absentees, but they are important. Djené, Bertug, Carles and Borja, let's hope it doesn't affect us. Even if they were there, it would be a very difficult match.”
Alvaro Rodríguez: “I am very happy for him, strikers live by scoring goals. I tell young players that they have to show great spirit and optimism, that they have to improve. They are part of a small team, but we are working to grow Álvaro is a boy who, if he progresses as we hope, will help us a lot. I hope he can play for his national team, that will mean that he is doing well. doing well at Getafe.”
Sign for a draw: “We prepare the matches to take the three points, even though we know how difficult it is. It's very complicated, but we always have in mind the possibility of winning.”
More peaceful without Vinicius: “Not at all, as I said, I would have liked Vinicius to be there, he's a magnificent player. As a fan, as an athlete, when you play against the best, it makes you better, It’s a bigger and more important challenge.”
Winning at the Bernabéu: “As you said, the last time it happened was in 2008, every match is different, they are different situations, every season has its particularities.”
The supporters: “They are fundamental, they know that it is very important for us to have the warmth of our supporters. On Sunday they will be at the Bernabéu to support the team.”
Game plan: “We prepare each match differently depending on the opponent, although we don't like to change our approach and style very much. The tactical scheme is the least important thing, we try to structure the team as little as possible. We know that it will be a very demanding match, we want to minimize the strengths of our opponents. The team is ready to face it in every way possible.
Who would he like to coach from Real Madrid:
“Imagine, any of them, they are very good players. Any of them would be fantastic to have.”
Peter and Álvaro, former Madrid players:
“They are professionals. In the case of Álvaro, he belongs to Real Madrid, he has been there for many years. It is normal that they have this special affection and this motivation, nothing that is different from what usually happens. It's something very special, which also happens to me when I face a team that I have already coached.”
His friendship with Ancelotti: “I don't need to defend him at all, I don't see any reason to do so, there is his work and his curriculum. No one can question him, no one can doubt him. These are the requirements of Real Madrid, we must not forget that last season, with the injuries of important players, everyone knows what he is capable of. The misfortunes he had due to injuries in the league are there, the team. is alive in all competitions and I don't see any reason to question anything.”
