{"id":205293,"date":"2016-11-02T12:22:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T11:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/we-know-it-is-a-very-important-match\/"},"modified":"2016-11-02T12:22:10","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T11:22:10","slug":"we-know-it-is-a-very-important-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/we-know-it-is-a-very-important-match\/","title":{"rendered":"“We know it is a very important match”"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented. The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d. Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d. Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d. Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. 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Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented. The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d. Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d. Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d. Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d."}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":819,"height":460,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 819w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/31368829cfb99fe69b8492e36a8535cd.jpg 1920w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","target":"_blank"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented. The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d. Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d. Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d. Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d.","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. 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Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. A difficult match awaits us, as we already faced one in Turkey. If we can repeat our performance in the second half we can get the three points. We know it is a very important match. We all have the same goal, which is to go through to the next round as first in our group and get far in the competition. We want to equal last season\u2019s performance and even beat it\u201d."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ao4J5Xp7DwI","target":"_blank"}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Fran Escrib\u00e1 and Rukavina call for the team and fans to come together against Osmanlispor A very important match. Villarreal face Osmanlispor FK this Thursday (9:05pm CET) on Matchday 4 in the Group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Yellows are in first place in Group L, one point above the Turkish side and FC Z\u00fcrich, who both have 4 points. \u201cWe\u2019re going to face this match the same as we have the previous ones. We are coming from a defeat against Eibar, but that doesn\u2019t change our approach. We have to make sure that we don\u2019t give away the ball in dangerous areas and we must dominate the match. We have a game plan, but the players are the only ones that need to know this\u201d, Fran Escrib\u00e1 commented. The Villarreal Manager did not think twice about sending a message out to the fans: \u201cThe fans know that it will be a tough match after watching the first leg in Turkey. Their support will be paramount tomorrow, as it has been all season. I\u2019m sure they won\u2019t let us down because we\u2019ll try not to let them down either\u201d. Fran Escrib\u00e1 talked about the way to get the three points: \u201cI hope the match will be different to the one in Turkey, because they started very well there. We don\u2019t want that first half to be repeated. We want to dominate the match from the first minute. In the first leg we controlled them better than the final result showed. Their wide midfielders are a dangerous weapon for tomorrow\u2019s match. They will try to beat us there and so the wide play will be very important\u201d. Lastly, the Manager confirmed that Pato is available and that he will put the best possible eleven out on the pitch: \u201cI feel comfortable with whatever change I make in the side. I have a squad of more than 20 footballers, all at the highest level. There will be players playing that don\u2019t play as much, but the eleven will be the most reliable to face this tie. Pato has trained perfectly. He is available, but we\u2019ll see whether he\u2019s ok for the whole match or just a portion of it. For us it\u2019s great news to have him back because he was key in the match in Turkey\u201d. Rukavina: \u201cWe must be mindful of their counterattacks\u201d Antonio Rukavina also spoke at today\u2019s press conference at the El Madrigal stadium. The Serbian right back warned that it won\u2019t be at all easy to beat Turkish side Osmanlispor: \u201cIf we win tomorrow we can go through to the next round. 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