Santa Cruz
“Our options are very promising for this match. We came back from the Nou Camp with a great result, and we’re determined to play fantastic football in this second leg match to qualify for the semis. Our options are very much intact.”
“To come up against Barça at this level in a Cup game, with the chance to eliminate them from the competition, is a situation that Málaga have never been in before, as far as I’m aware. The fans are really excited about tomorrow’s match, which will be particularly special for us as players.”
“Apart from Barcelona’s first defeat of the season in their last League match, what gives us the most confidence is the result we brought home from the Nou Camp. Any team can make mistakes or suffer certain setbacks, but when it comes to Barcelona, I doubt that with the quality of the players, there are any confidence issues when it comes to their ability. We’re really pleased with our performance in the first leg, and hope to play even better here tomorrow.”
“In their last match they showed that when the team isn’t at 100 per cent, Barcelona can also have their limitations and problems on the pitch. Our job is to play to our strengths and create as much trouble for them as we can.”
“When it comes to the Copa del Rey, every match is like a final. We considered the first match against Cacereño to be like a final, although there’s always that extra ounce of motivation when the rival is Barça.”
“We’ve had a few extra days training with Lucas than we have with Diego. Both players will support the team a lot over the next six months, and help us achieve our objectives. They’ve been very well received by the entire team; I think they’ll both be a great asset to us and we wish them the very best of luck.”
“We’re all really anxious to get on the pitch and play this match. This could lead to qualification to the semi-finals; which for our fans is a dream come true, but we’re trying to remain calm and focused. Despite the nerves, we know how well we can perform and are determined to put on a great show.”