Rayo will face Oviedo (Vallecas, 9:30 pm) this Thursday, in one of the three finals that remain to attack sixth place and the playoff. Currently, the franjirrojos are seventh, tied on points with Sporting (61) but out of the promotion for the goal average. Hence the importance of winning the remaining three duels and putting pressure on the Asturians. The coach, Andoni Iraola, analyzes the keys to this duel and how the team is doing in the last leg of the championship …
Only three league games: “We have three finals left, but we have to start with Oviedo and we can't get lost. We just have to think about that game, prepare it well and know what awaits us to give the performance and be able to beat it.”
Manage pressure: “There are more and more situations of tension because there is less and less margin. We have to know how to live with those emotions. It is true that lately things are costing us a little more, but that does not mean that they will not come out. There are times when those who have to make more efforts to achieve things that used to cost less. If it is a matter of work and effort it should not be a problem “.
The Oviedo: “They arrive well, after winning the last two games, they have placed tenth in the standings. It is a team that concedes very little, in the sense that their rivals do not have many chances. They have drawn a lot and that is what has them. missed to be even higher. He never makes the games easy. “
Keys to the meeting: “We have to look at ourselves. Start well, compete well, not make mistakes … The team is doing things well defensively, but if it is not one mistake, it is another, we receive a goal every day that makes it very difficult for us Everything and we have to cut it as it is. We must all be together and convinced. Now in these moments, with so many emotions and tension, everyone's help is important, from those who play more, less and even from the injured. Everyone should contribute their own and see if, together, we can get it “.