MADRID, Jan. 14 (SportsFinding) –
The coach of the Cultural and Sports Leonesa, José Manuel Aira, acknowledged that they are “excited and happy” to be able to measure themselves in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey at Atlético de Madrid and he was hopeful that although his favorite rival may take advantage of a single-party format in which “many things can happen.”
“Atletico was one of the important rivals that there was and that everyone was looking forward to. We are excited and happy to be able to face an opponent with so much history in our football and that he is not only one of the most powerful in the League but also at European level, “said Aira at a press conference after Tuesday's draw.
The coach said that “the first thing” in what he thinks for this crossing, although “little time” because they have “an important week” in their Second B championship, is to “enjoy and also a little to collect the reward for the effort of the team in the previous two qualifiers. ” “It also comes to mind that our people can enjoy one day seeing many of the best players in Europe and the world,” he added.
“I think this format leads to many things happening and therefore generates more enthusiasm and attention at the media and hobby level. It is a format that we had been claiming for years, although in my opinion it is necessary to finish it one hundred percent making be from the first to the last tie, “Aira warned.
However, the Cultural coach does not believe that Diego Pablo Simeone is forced not to rotate because it is a single game. “Let's not fool ourselves, you can do it, you have two or three players per position and one of the best there is right now,” he settled.