Marcelino Garcia Toral has specified what type of match is not suitable for Athletic tonight in the round of 16 tie for the Cup against Barça in Xavi. The Asturian is clear that he does not want a two-way match. “It doesn’t suit us. With such powerful teams you have everything to lose in a round trip match. We will try to make it go, but not return. Barça is a great rival. He has made great additions like Ferran Y Ansu is crucial, just as Depay. They are high level players”, he says.
The rojiblancos coach is not worried about the fact that he has fewer rest days than Barça. The Catalans played the semifinal of the Super Cup against Real Madrid last Wednesday and the lions did so on Sunday in the final of the tournament played in Saudi Arabia. There is a very important reason for having less room for recovery: having played in the title match. “It does not worry me. We played the Super Cup final after having eliminated Atlético. We knew what was there. It will be a great night in San Mamés. The element that brings us closer to Barça will be our public”, affirmed the man from Careñes regarding the possibilities of each team.
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