Andoni Iraola, The coach of Rayo Vallecano, declared this Wednesday that they have “an incredible illusion” in the Copa del Rey and assured that, although they are aware of the difficulty of winning at the Benito Villamarín, they are confident that they can “achieve the comeback” and move on to the final.
The result of the first leg, in Vallecas, was adverse (1-2) for Rayo, so to seek a place in the final it will be necessary to come back knowing that on this occasion the goals in the away field do not count double.
“Betis is performing at a very high level, although they have just lost the derby, which after so many positive results is the first game they have lost. We know each other well. It is the fourth game we are going to play this season. In the previous three We haven’t been able to beat them but we all competed”, he commented.
“Us we have to go out and win. Anything other than that is useless. They have that advantage, as happened to them in the Zenit match. I don’t think any of them will change their way of playing because there is a goal difference. We both know what we play and adjustments will have to be made. As the game goes on, if we have to take risks, we will have to,” he confessed.
The Basque coach pointed out that in terms of motivation “it is not a difficult game to prepare for” because the prize at stake is very rewarding.
“Only with the atmosphere that is going to be at Villamarín and with the real possibility that exists of being able to play in the first Cup final in Rayo’s history, you don’t have to squeeze the player too much. Everyone, knowing that it is very difficult and that there is to do something very complex, in whatever percentage, They think we can do it.” he pointed.
“It’s an incredible illusion. It’s a unique opportunity for all of us at the club. We have to squeeze the options we have to the maximum, that when the referee whistles we can not regret anything. Passing or not will depend on the success and mistakes of us and the rival, on many things, but that we give everything we have and that is the only thing that when the referee whistles we cannot reproach ourselves, “he declared.
The Rayo fans are also very excited about this match, dreaming of seeing their team play the first Cup final in their history.
“We must always send messages of gratitude to the Rayo fans. Thank you for having accompanied us along the way. I am remembering Guijuelo or the Bergantiños field. We had complex displacements and people supporting us from the beginning. They have believed as much as the group of players that we could do something very nice in the Cup or at least I have felt that way from within”, he concluded.