RCD Espanyol Coach Manolo González Previews Crucial LaLiga Clash Against Villarreal CF
RCD Espanyol are set to face Villarreal CF in a rescheduled LaLiga match on Sunday afternoon, and coach Manolo González is bracing his team for a tough contest against a side pushing for a Champions League spot. Speaking ahead of the game, González warned that Villarreal CF will provide a stern test for his side, despite their recent dip in form.
"It’s a very demanding match," González told reporters. "Villarreal may have only picked up one point from the last six, but they’re a very good team. For me, it’s as difficult as playing at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid, or against Barcelona or Atletico Madrid. It’s a match to take very seriously, because mistakes can punish you a lot, so we have to be very ready. They haven’t won in two matches, but they’ve done enough to have won those games."
The coach’s comments were reported by RCD Espanyol’s official website, which has been providing comprehensive coverage of the team’s progress throughout the season. González is clearly taking no prisoners ahead of the match, and is urging his players to be at their best if they are to secure a positive result.
González also discussed his side’s current position in the table, which he believes has exceeded expectations. "Our current position in the table exceeds my expectations," he said. "From the beginning, we said it would be a very difficult year, and it’s proving to be tough, so if we can secure our objective as soon as possible, then all the better. If someone had told us back in January that we’d be in this situation, we would have taken that. The main protagonists in all of this have been the players."
The coach’s sentiments were echoed by RCD Espanyol’s official website, which has been providing regular updates on the team’s performance throughout the season. González’s focus on the players’ efforts is a testament to the hard work and dedication that has gone into achieving their current position in the table.
As González celebrates his 50th game in charge of the first team, he reflected on his time at the helm. "Not even in my wildest dreams would I have expected to be here," he said. "I have to thank the players, the coaching staff, and the sporting director. Thanks to them, I’ve already had 50 games in charge, and I hope there are many more to come."
The match against Villarreal CF promises to be a crucial encounter for both sides, with RCD Espanyol looking to consolidate their position in the table. With González’s side fully focused on securing a positive result, fans can expect a thrilling contest at the weekend. As RCD Espanyol’s official website reports, González is confident that his side can give a good account of themselves against a tough opponent.
The rescheduled match against Villarreal CF is set to be a key fixture in RCD Espanyol’s season, and González’s comments suggest that he is taking the game extremely seriously. With his side’s objective still within reach, González will be hoping that his players can deliver a strong performance and secure a positive result against a side pushing for European football.
