Iraola: “Tomás is very good and every day, much more complete”

What game do you expect ?: “We are two rivals who are in similar dynamics, we are doing well. We know each other very well from last year, all the games we have played against them have been very even and I hope something similar tomorrow.”

How is the team just 65 hours after the Cup ?: “You don’t like to play the Cup on Thursdays, having a game on the weekend and more so when it comes to a time like this, at noon. It doesn’t leave you much margin. I’m not worried in the physical sense because the players are fine. I don’t think we are remove legs but more training time and prepare for the league duel on the field. This week Espanyol has had one day of advantage and in others, it will be the other way around. Hopefully it does not condition too much. “

Rayo have not lost at home and Espanyol have not won away: “We are both being stronger at home than outside. Away it is difficult for us to win. Espanyol has not changed excessively. The coach is the same, it is a well-worked team, he concedes little on a defensive level and Diego López is in his best form in recent years. It is difficult to create chances and mark him. They have signed, like us, players who complement them well like Yangel Herrera. In general, the way of playing has not changed excessively “.

Is it an exaggeration to say that RdT is the best Spanish striker right now ?: “He is the forward of the National Team in the last games where the World Cup pass was played. It is difficult to compare him with others, with Morata … We leave that better to Luis Enrique, who does it very well. He is very good. he is doing very well and every day he is more complete “.

Is there a plan to stop RdT ?: “It is clear that you have to analyze your rival. Raúl absorbs a lot of offensive play, which finishes many plays, of which he finishes off more and effectively, he is a generator of danger … But not only does De Tomás play, there are more threats. Players dynamic and different options “.

Cup Wear: “I hope that we will have that wear for more weeks because it will be a sign that we continue to go through rounds. I am more concerned about not being able to train specifically what is coming, than about fatigue. We are a team that is physically well.”

Falcao State: “Nteka, Ciss and Falcao have not entered the last call, we will see how they train. I trust that someone can help us and enter the list, and tomorrow we will analyze if he can play or not. I can not tell you anything in particular today. today”.