{"id":211866,"date":"2018-11-07T18:01:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T17:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/ready-to-take-a-big-step\/"},"modified":"2018-11-07T18:01:17","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T17:01:17","slug":"ready-to-take-a-big-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/ready-to-take-a-big-step\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready to take a big step"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. We don\u2019t have to focus on age.\u201d"},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JKDaKIhbRWA","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JKDaKIhbRWA","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed. For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja. Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. 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For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed. For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja. Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. We don\u2019t have to focus on age.\u201d","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. We don\u2019t have to focus on age.\u201d"}],"buttons":[],"images":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"}],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/11c412a6ae1ae2d60b923560c280cec2-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. We don\u2019t have to focus on age.\u201d"},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JKDaKIhbRWA","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JKDaKIhbRWA","target":"_blank"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"","text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed. For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja. Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. They can play either way.\u201d Finally, Bonera asserted that everyone needs to do their bit to help to keep on progressing in the competition: \u201cI\u2019m keen to help. I understand my role in the team perfectly. We all have to be conscious of the support of every team-mate, not only from the more experienced players like me. We don\u2019t have to focus on age.\u201d","headings":[],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Javi Calleja and Daniele Bonera are cautiously optimistic ahead of the clash with SK Rapid Vienna"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal head coach Javi Calleja underlined that he believes his side is ready for the important European tie this Thursday against SK Rapid Vienna (6:55pm CET). \u201cThe team is in a good place. For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. What\u2019s more, winning away from home is difficult, and even more so in European competition.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera underlined that both him and his team-mates have worked hard to be ready for the match: \u201cWe\u2019re ready. We know that Rapid have technical players, but that they also use long balls. 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For me, the players are ready and prepared mentally. We are expecting a difficult tie against an opponent that\u2019s hoping for a lot in Europe this year. I\u2019m sure the match will be very difficult for us in front of their fans,\u201d he analysed."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"For Calleja, getting the three points is very important: \u201cA win would leave us en route to qualify for the next round, and above all, it would be in our own hands. We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. We will play in the style we\u2019ve been working on and our idea is to cause problems for our opponent.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Bonera: \u201cIt\u2019s always difficult to win away from home\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Italian defender Daniele Bonera also warned about the Austrian side\u2019s potential: \u201cWe have to face the match in a positive way. I\u2019m expecting a difficult game. The result at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica was fair, but I think Rapid are a good side. 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We\u2019re aware of the step we would take. The first thing we can think of is winning tomorrow, and from there, carry on growing as a team.\u201d In the last meeting between the two sides, Villarreal beat Rapid Vienna at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica, but that will not mean the Yellow Submarine are relaxed: \u201cYou can\u2019t live in the past, not in the good times or the bad times. It\u2019s a different match from the one at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. We\u2019ve forgotten that match and we\u2019re focused on getting three more points,\u201d affirmed Calleja. Analysing the upcoming opponent, the manager underlined that the Austrian side can vary their style: \u201cThe main way Rapid play is to play the ball out from the back, keeping a lot of possession. We also have to be prepared to defend plays from long balls. 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