How has everything that happened at the end of the competition affected?
COVID has greatly affected the whole of society and soccer is not going to be an exception. Football without a hobby is not a real environment and some teams have not fared well. In this section, there are also controversial plays and teams that we can feel disadvantaged. In our case we were called three penalties and it was evident that they were not. Sometimes we don't explain our decisions.
Are you facing a golden opportunity to finally win Atlético de Madrid?
Playing against Atlético de Madrid is always difficult. He is a great man who has spent eight years in the Champions League and always fights among the best. It is one of the greatest in Europe. In recent seasons the numbers are always in his favor. You have to play it and we have a lot to gain. Atlético will not give away anything because they are already classified for the Champions League.
What did you think of Timor's game as central defender?
It was really good next to Djené and they were very effective. We are happy with your contribution.
What message of caution does Bordalás send to fans eager to celebrate?
We are in a situation where there are a lot of outbreaks. We already experienced it in March and it cannot be repeated. The fan understands it and the most sensible thing is that it does not come out.
What Atlético de Madrid is waiting for?
On your line. A very competitive team that does not concede anything. Despite having achieved his goal, he will not give anything away.
Why so bad results against Atlético?
We are Getafe and beating Atlético is not an easy task for anyone. It does not have to frustrate us. We prepare this to beat you knowing the difficulty. It is a very important game. Victory would be an almost definitive step to be in Europe.
Would it be a problem to be seventh and have to play foreplay?
We do not think about the classification but about the match and trying to get the points we need. If we were seventh we would have to play a preview, but that would be good news and we would face it in due course.
Are you confident you don't have to rely on third parties?
Within the difficulties we face the games to win and I hope that the team of a good level against Atlético.
The Alicante coach warns of the difficulties that await him, but he hopes to surprise: “There are three points that almost put us in Europe.”