Ahead of the match, Juanfran Funes, coach of Málaga CF, spoke to the media to discuss the upcoming game against Almería. The coach emphasized the strength of the opposing team, especially on their home ground, where they have maintained an almost flawless record.
“"They fell at El Sardinero, but now they play at home, with an almost immaculate record, where they have won the last six. Built and capable of direct promotion, by players and coach."
The coach from Comarca de Loja stressed that Almería is a team designed for direct promotion, with a high-level coaching staff and squad. He highlighted the experience of their coach, considering him one of the most experienced in the league, and warned about the opponent's offensive capability, having scored 23 goals in transitions and possessing widely distributed individual talent.
Despite the difficulty, Funes remained optimistic about his team's chances, urging his players to replicate the daring and ambition shown at La Rosaleda. He insisted on the importance of accumulating points each matchday to keep promotion options alive, without obsessing over the current standings.
“"Our perspective is to compete and to act, to focus on the task, what we can do and not achieve. We will see where we are on the last day. We cannot think about the standings because it is not definitive."
Finally, the coach dismissed rumors about a possible dismissal of the rival coach, praising his exceptional work and the good performance of the Almería team, which boasts high-quality players.
