Almería is gearing up for a high-stakes match this Monday at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, a vital encounter for their direct promotion aspirations to the First Division. The team will face Mirandés on matchday 38 of the championship, needing to secure points to solidify their position.
During the pre-match press conference, coach Rubi discussed the team's situation, emphasizing the excellent morale of his players. “We are playing for everything and we are very eager to compete. We want the players to show their level without pressure,” he stated, highlighting the importance of each matchday in this decisive phase of the season.
“"I already said that clubs would start making moves to influence, but we are not going to get involved. We don't like to be mentioned. We will continue with our pattern of not seeing ghosts in other fields and focusing on our own."
Regarding their opponent, Mirandés, Rubi anticipates a tough match. “I expect a very tenacious opponent who fights until the end. They are fighting to avoid relegation and will pose maximum difficulty,” he explained, though he stressed that Almería must focus on their own game and securing a victory.
The coach also highlighted the team's scoring ability, which has set a historical record with 74 goals this season. “The team has been scoring easily throughout the season. We know we can win even if we are losing the game,” he noted, showing confidence in his players' offense.
Finally, Rubi valued the support of the fans, considering it a crucial source of energy for the team. “The moment of truth has arrived,” he concluded, expressing excitement about achieving their eighth consecutive home victory and thanking the supporters for their backing.
