Sensations
“There is a good part. I see my team continues to compete and remain organised, developing the work we do in daily training. It gives me the feeling that the team is capable of playing well against Barça, in all senses, defensively and offensively, and as such we have to continue”.
Copa del Rey
“It’s another competition, and I love the Cup. If you look at my career as coach, the Cup has always been great. I respect the Cup a great deal and it’s a very good opportunity to get the team into a positive dynamic. I’m not saying that because we’re going to play against a team that, on paper, is in the Second Division, because it’s not true. There are many reasons to believe the Cup is good for us and for the Club. I understand that competing against a rival such as Numancia should not mislead us. A good result will boost our spirits, above and beyond the result itself”.
CD Numancia
“Numancia, except in the match against Tenerife, always play with the same idea, in terms of the system. They have variety, and their coach likes to change the players to keep them on their toes, and to stay in this competition which is very long and demanding”.
Analysis of the rival
“I think they are pacey upfront, with some quality players. Speed and determination to always shoot from the wings. They are like Eibar, with a few differences. Direct style, with second plays, and quality and definition in their actions. They don’t make for comfortable matches. Far beyond the Second Division, they could be in the First and compete perfectly well”.
