{"id":203396,"date":"2016-05-13T11:28:20","date_gmt":"2016-05-13T09:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/the-last-stop-on-an-extraordinary-journey\/"},"modified":"2016-05-13T11:28:20","modified_gmt":"2016-05-13T09:28:20","slug":"the-last-stop-on-an-extraordinary-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/the-last-stop-on-an-extraordinary-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"The last stop on an \u201cextraordinary\u201d journey"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d."}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d. The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained. To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d.","headings":[],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"}],"counts":{"blocks":5,"headings":0,"texts":4,"buttons":0,"images":1}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d. The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained. To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. 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Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d. The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained. To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg","alt":"VILLARREAL CF","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1ea8dc666d4055906a0959c80efa6799-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. The line-up will be very similar to that of the game against Deportivo de la Coru\u00f1a last week\u201d."}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Marcelino proud of what has been a dream season Villarreal CF manager, Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral, who will close out the season with his side this Sunday against Sporting de Gij\u00f3n (7:30pm CET, El Molin\u00f3n stadium), said in this morning\u2019s press conference that the match will be the final step on what has been \u201can extraordinary season\u201d. The Yellows manager explained that the Submarine\u2019s season has surpassed all expectations. \u201cIt has been a fantastic season, an extraordinary year for us. Much better than what was expected at the start of the season. I think we\u2019ve played good football and this is thanks to the work and attitude of the players, who have shown commitment and professionalism throughout it all. On a competitive level we\u2019ve taken a significant step forward. Last season we failed to win certain games which we have done this season\u201d. The Villarreal manager also believes he has achieved a lot personally, highlighting that this year has been his best since his arrival in January 2013. \u201cIf we don\u2019t look strictly at results, this has been my best season. Work wise, this season has been no different to any other, but in terms of performance and competitiveness it has been much better. Football can be strange in the way that the work you put is not necessarily reflected in the result. As manager we depend on our players and I\u2019ve been very fortunate to be able to count on this great squad\u201d, the manager explained. To finish, Marcelino also talked about the players that will face the Asturian side. \u201cI have all First Team players available, but there will be changes in the side as we\u2019ve done previously throughout the season. 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