The coach of the Málaga team, Juan Francisco Funes, has acknowledged Almería's strength, highlighting their home performance and their capacity for direct promotion. According to Funes, the Almería team is designed to achieve promotion and is on an excellent run, making them a formidable adversary.
“"If you make a mistake, Almería is a team that won't forgive you."
Funes also pointed out the experience of coaches in the category, mentioning Rubi as one of the most seasoned. The Málaga CF coach emphasized the importance of the first thirty minutes of the match, expecting an energetic start from Almería to impress their fans and demonstrate their potential.
Hoping for a victory, the coach indicated that the best defense would be a good offense, and confirmed that both the tactical formation and the starting eleven would be “99 percent” unprecedented. The recovery of players like Izan Merino is seen as positive news that could contribute to the team in this crucial encounter.
Almería, according to Funes, is having a very solid season, competing at a high level regardless of the results. Their squad, built for promotion, is powerful both individually and collectively, positioning them as serious candidates for direct promotion alongside Racing.
