Iraola: “We cannot afford another bad start to the game”

Defeat at Butarque: “The derby was an important game. In the end, the defeat takes us out of the playoff and forces us a little more ahead of tomorrow's game. The team did good things the other day, we have to keep them up and put the rhythm against Logroñés, what is he going to demand of us “.

Analysis of the rival, Logroñés: “He has managed to win six games in a row in this category, which is very difficult. He is doing things very well and having continuity from last season's promotion. If you let them play, they can dominate the game, because they are very comfortable with the ball At the level of confidence, this start makes them be at a good level. “

Newly promoted: “It is different from Cartagena last week. Cartagena has made more signings and Logroñés has given continuity, maintaining the block that gave them the promotion. It is very well worked and, if we are disordered, it will make us pay. No we can afford that. “

The importance of scoring first: “We insisted a lot and the other day the game cost us too. We are very heavy with that, but it is reality. In the end, the one who scores the first goal has a lot to win in football and, above all, in this Second. we can allow a bad start. “

Marathon of matches: “It's the fifth game in two weeks. We don't have much margin, but we do have a good squad and whoever comes out tomorrow will be because there are guarantees that they can do well.”

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The call tomorrow

Andoni Iraola will not offer the list until the day of the match. The Rayo coach is still unable to count on Mario Hernández, positive for COVID-19, nor with the injured Fran García, Velázquez and Saveljich. These casualties are joined by the goalkeeper Dimitrievski, by penalty.