“It would be useless to win if we don’t give the level later”
MADRID, 1 May. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Real Sociedad coach, Imanol Alguacil, pointed out that he expects the best version of Real Madrid, rival this Tuesday at the Reale Arena on matchday 33 of LaLiga Santander, after losing in Girona and despite the cup final on Saturday and assured that the whites know that the people from San Sebastián can “get their hands on them” if they relax.
“We’ve gotten our hands on Real Madrid on more than one occasion and that’s why they won’t play like they did against Girona. They know that if they relax, Real Sociedad will get their hands on them. We have to do our best to win a game of this caliber”, he stated at a press conference.
He sees “very difficult”, however, that Madrid once again has a setback like that of Girona (4-2 in Montilivi). “Their players, with how competitive they are… It’s very difficult for it to happen to them twice in a row. Tomorrow we’re going to see the competitive version of Real Madrid, because they know they have a great rival up front and we’ve earned the respect of the great,” he reiterated.
The recipe for success? Be better “at everything”. “Real Madrid can be beaten by doing everything very well and being better than them. But when they’re plugged in, they have everything being the best in the world. How many ‘Champions’ have they had? This team and coach is crazy,” Imanol acknowledged. .
The visit of the white team is still another attraction in a “beautiful and interesting” LaLiga Santander final. “We play against great teams. I understand that Real Madrid, even if they have the final in no time, likes to win everything. They lack important players but Real Madrid is going to be very competitive. Madrid is capable of competing in all competitions and that’s why he has won what he has won,” he said.
“It’s going to be a different Real Madrid but not worse for that,” he predicted, based on the losses for the Whites and that Copa del Rey final against Osasuna on Saturday. “Surely the players who leave tomorrow have different things than others who usually play regularly. Any Real Madrid player, even those who don’t play, are capable of playing for any ‘Champions’ team and on top of that they have a great coach who I have much respect and affection”, he was sincere.
“Vinicius has been referential, but sometimes with him, other players who will be on the field tomorrow have won the game. He is having a ‘season’ but when he is not there or does not have the day, others appear who are going to be “, commented on the Brazilian, sanctioned.
In any case, he believes that winning against Madrid would be “a coup d’état” that would be of no use “without continuity” in the other days. “Regardless of what we do tomorrow, we are going to have to give it continuity. The rivals are there and there are going to be 15 points left, an outrage. It would be a rush and energy to end the week well. But it’s useless to win if we don’t give it later the level,” he explained.
Asked about the Japanese Take Kubo, on loan from Real Madrid to Real Sociedad, he assured that he will continue to see him in Donostia next year. “I see everyone from ‘txuri-urdin’. Take has shown his commitment, he has been feeling this shirt since he arrived. All the players and he want to continue being at Real Sociedad because there will be better places, but not many either”, he opined.