Jose Bordalás, coach of the Getafe, assured this Friday at a press conference that his next rival, the Atlético de Madrid, is the “favorite” to win LaLiga Santander.
24 hours from facing the leader of First division, the Alicante coach analyzed a very complicated crash for him Getafe, who has not yet managed to win or score a goal against his rival since Simeone He reached the rojiblanco bench.
For BordalásIt is possible to overcome Atlético with a lot of concentration, work and, above all, without conceding a goal, the key to the clash to get at least some point.
“There are many points at stake, but it is clear that they have an advantage over Real Madrid Y Barcelona. It is the favorite to win the championship because of the advantage it has and because it is a great team, “he said.
“To score against a team like him Athletic It is important. We never face games to try to score a point. But in these moments of the championship all the points are important and we need to add to get out of the situation we are in. We know that it is going to be a difficult game, very complicated. Before a great team. But when the games start, we don't look at the classification. Anyone can beat anyone, “he said.
“It is important not to fit in with a team like him Athletic. We know that apart from their offensive potential, when they get ahead, not this season, throughout many, it is very difficult to turn the scoreboard. We take that into account ”, he added.
In addition, he praised Diego Simeone, of whom he assured that he likes “many things” and of whom he stressed that he is a “great coach” who has been “demonstrating” it for many seasons.
He also spoke of the low Jaime Mata, sanctioned two games, and described his absence as “unfair” because he did not even deserve to be sent off last day during the match against Elche.
“It is a significant loss. Obviously, he came from scoring two goals, from improving in the team. It gives us a lot, it is a significant loss. The sanction is excessive, “he said.
For Bordalás, the model for beating Atlético is the game that his team won two days ago at Valencia 3-0 and in which, in his opinion, Getafe had “very good performances” with moments of “good play”.
He also recalled that this season the Athletic They have only lost two games and made it clear that they have an incredible roster and potential. However, he explained that his team, when a game begins, does not look at the classification or the duels that his rival lost or won. “We all start from scratch.”
On the 200 games he played against the Valladolid in front of the bench GetafeHe indicated that it is a “very important” figure in current football and acknowledged that when he signed for the Azulón club, he could not imagine reaching that number.
“I think on a day-to-day basis, we never know what the future holds. I have lived endearing and unforgettable moments. Except for this season which may seem more flawed, we have been way above our means. A promotion, we have been in the “top” eight three seasons, we have played in Europe, we have eliminated the Ajax and close to eliminating Inter”He recalled.
“Very beautiful moments. But I always say that the victories of the past do not help to win the next game. The successes are fleeting and you have to live in the moment. The time is now, you have to get enough points to get salvation. I do not think about the future, I think about the day, I am happy, I have said it many times and to see what the future holds for us ”, he specified.
Questioned by the arbitration proceedings, he regretted that there is no clearer criterion when calling for some actions. “It is true that there is a lot of dissatisfaction with decisions. They are repeated game after game. In some penalties are indicated, in others not and we do not understand it. I'm not thinking about the referee, we have them very good and I'm sure that tomorrow he will play a good game ”, he concluded.