Verza, who has a past with the club, emphasized the match's significance for the city and its fans. "I am convinced that the team will give its best, and the fans' support will be decisive," he stated, highlighting the red-and-white squad's quality and experience. He added that "these matches are decided by small details, but also by character and personality."
Meanwhile, Molo, currently the coach of Alavés B, stressed the need for the team's emotional stability. "These are very evenly matched games, and details make the difference," he noted, emphasizing the importance of "maintaining the balance between minimizing errors while remaining brave and going for the win."
“"Almería has two cards to go up, and Málaga has one, but football is football..."
Local journalists such as Carlos Miralles and Rafa Góngora, from LA VOZ and Cadena SER, also shared their views. Miralles pointed out that "the final push depends on everyone. It's a match for the fans and the team." Góngora added, "Almería has two cards to go up, and Málaga has one, but football is football... The home advantage should be key, and Almería should not fail in a stadium that will be more red-and-white than ever. All of Almería believes in you."
