“Until the numbers say so, Madrid is not a champion”

The coach of Villarreal, Javier
Lane, stated that the Real
Madrid They have proven to be the strongest team and that their numbers are brilliant, but added that they will try not to win the League this Thursday in the match between both teams and in which a favorable result for their team would mean qualifying for European competitions.

“They can celebrate the League, but we can qualify for Europe. It is difficult, but we will work to achieve the objective mathematically. Until the numbers say so, Madrid is not a champion and we are going to fight to achieve a fundamental victory, “he added.

He also pointed out that Real Madrid is the team that defends best. “To this is added all the quality they have at the top. They are a very solid team and their players fold quickly. It is very difficult to score a goal. It is a very complete Real Madrid that is the leader because it deserves it. Furthermore, we think of not conceding a goal because that gives you at least one point, and puts us on target, “he said.

“Real Madrid is used to playing this type of game and I think they are being cautious so that if they succeed, people will not be thrown into the streets,” added Calleja, who stressed that Villarreal should wait for their moment throughout the match. . “” We will have opportunities and we must defend very well. We will try not to make them comfortable and we will be psyched up to suffer, “said Calleja, who believes that victory will come from having a great match.

He also added that they will maintain the same dynamic, with rotations because they are physically reduced with players who have discomfort and others with many accumulated minutes. “Those who are better will face the opening match,” Calleja said, adding that he does not think about the final league match at home against Eibar.

“We are in good spirits. Hopefully every year we can play matches like this with the goal at hand. We have to take the last step next year to be among the best. Paco Alcácer will not be called because he is not quite well “he indicated.

Without Paco Alcácer and with Iborra's doubt

In addition, he indicated that Vicente Iborra is in discomfort and still does not know if he will be able to play, but that in any case they will look for a competitive eleven, who is fresh and who faces the game with motivation. “Then the changes can also be decisive. We cannot just watch the last game. We have to focus on Real Madrid and get the best possible eleven,” he explained.

Finally, he highlighted the growth of Zambo Anguissa and the good level it is at. He has an impressive physique, but he also has a lot of quality, vision of the game and overflow capacity. For me he is a key player, fundamental and who has personality to carry the weight of the games. I would like him to stay and be with us for many years. Now everything depends on the negotiation to reach an agreement, “he concluded.