The group concentrated on continuous running, stretching, rounds, physical exercises, goal-shooting practice and a mini-match, with the players from Tuesday’s Copa del Rey match undergoing a less intense session. Reserve players, Pol, Jurado and Álex Portillo took part in today’s session, whilst Monreal continues to slowly rejoin group training and Baptista exercised in the gym.
Another training session is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10:30 in the Ciudad de Málaga Athletics Stadium, the final session ahead of Saturday’s League match against Getafe.
Statements by Portillo
“It just wasn’t our day, as the team always goes out there with the right attitude and determination to win. There were many reasons as to why we didn’t perform as well as we should have done, although the entire team is always motivated and psyched up to do as well as we can.”
“Regardless of the rival, we’re determined to get as far as we can in the League, Copa del Rey and Champions League, and will always be fighting for victory.”
“The most important thing now is to focus on Getafe, which will be a really tough match. We won’t be concentrating on anything other than winning.”
“Getafe have shown time and again that they’re a good team, and certainly won’t make it easy for us. We’re just focusing on the fact that when we perform at our best, we can win the three points.”
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