{"id":212607,"date":"2019-01-24T11:59:13","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/we-have-18-finals-left-and-the-first-one-of-them-is-the-derby\/"},"modified":"2019-01-24T11:59:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T10:59:13","slug":"we-have-18-finals-left-and-the-first-one-of-them-is-the-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/we-have-18-finals-left-and-the-first-one-of-them-is-the-derby\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWe have 18 finals left and the first one is the derby\u201d"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"image","url":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg","alt":"HOYOYO","width":1653,"height":930,"srcset":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg 1653w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df-32x18.jpg 32w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/35c2d1f5a99e8e394b789f53740aa8df-1200x675.jpg 1200w","sizes":"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Luis Garc\u00eda is optimistic ahead of the tie with Valencia at Mestalla (Saturday, 8:45pm CET)"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal head coach Luis Garc\u00eda has appeared in front of the media to analyse the upcoming derby against Valencia (Saturday, 8:45pm CET) at Mestalla: \u201cWe\u2019re going into the match with the idea of winning and getting more points. We have to get closer to our rivals ahead of us. It\u2019s a derby against a good side, who struggled to get going this season for various reasons. Mentally, we\u2019re good, but we need a win to reflect all our hard work. The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. We need to be tight at the back because they\u2019re one of the teams in the league who play the most balls into the box.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The \u2018groguet\u2019 manager showed his excitement ahead of the games in the next few weeks: \u201cWe have to see each match as an opportunity to move up the table. We are a team fighting a difficult situation but I see the team as much more stronger than they look. We have to play with confidence and the quality footballers that we have need to show their level. We have to face each match with excitement and an urge to do well. That is crucial to get out of this current situation. We are capable of beating Valencia.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"To listen to Garc\u00eda\u2019s press conference (in Spanish), just click the video tab, below the main photo."},{"type":"link","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o1JO_Le_OQs","text":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o1JO_Le_OQs","target":"_blank"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Luis Garc\u00eda is optimistic ahead of the tie with Valencia at Mestalla (Saturday, 8:45pm CET) Villarreal head coach Luis Garc\u00eda has appeared in front of the media to analyse the upcoming derby against Valencia (Saturday, 8:45pm CET) at Mestalla: \u201cWe\u2019re going into the match with the idea of winning and getting more points. We have to get closer to our rivals ahead of us. It\u2019s a derby against a good side, who struggled to get going this season for various reasons. Mentally, we\u2019re good, but we need a win to reflect all our hard work. The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. We need to be tight at the back because they\u2019re one of the teams in the league who play the most balls into the box.\u201d The \u2018groguet\u2019 manager showed his excitement ahead of the games in the next few weeks: \u201cWe have to see each match as an opportunity to move up the table. We are a team fighting a difficult situation but I see the team as much more stronger than they look. We have to play with confidence and the quality footballers that we have need to show their level. We have to face each match with excitement and an urge to do well. That is crucial to get out of this current situation. 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We have to get closer to our rivals ahead of us. It\u2019s a derby against a good side, who struggled to get going this season for various reasons. Mentally, we\u2019re good, but we need a win to reflect all our hard work. The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. We need to be tight at the back because they\u2019re one of the teams in the league who play the most balls into the box.\u201d The \u2018groguet\u2019 manager showed his excitement ahead of the games in the next few weeks: \u201cWe have to see each match as an opportunity to move up the table. We are a team fighting a difficult situation but I see the team as much more stronger than they look. We have to play with confidence and the quality footballers that we have need to show their level. We have to face each match with excitement and an urge to do well. That is crucial to get out of this current situation. 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The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. 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We have to get closer to our rivals ahead of us. It\u2019s a derby against a good side, who struggled to get going this season for various reasons. Mentally, we\u2019re good, but we need a win to reflect all our hard work. The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. We need to be tight at the back because they\u2019re one of the teams in the league who play the most balls into the box.\u201d"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The \u2018groguet\u2019 manager showed his excitement ahead of the games in the next few weeks: \u201cWe have to see each match as an opportunity to move up the table. We are a team fighting a difficult situation but I see the team as much more stronger than they look. We have to play with confidence and the quality footballers that we have need to show their level. We have to face each match with excitement and an urge to do well. 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The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. We need to be tight at the back because they\u2019re one of the teams in the league who play the most balls into the box.\u201d The \u2018groguet\u2019 manager showed his excitement ahead of the games in the next few weeks: \u201cWe have to see each match as an opportunity to move up the table. We are a team fighting a difficult situation but I see the team as much more stronger than they look. We have to play with confidence and the quality footballers that we have need to show their level. We have to face each match with excitement and an urge to do well. That is crucial to get out of this current situation. 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Mentally, we\u2019re good, but we need a win to reflect all our hard work. The team is looking forward to the game and more importantly is ready for it.\u201d The Yellows head coach is expecting an intense game: \u201cA derby always gives extra motivation. We have 18 finals left and the derby is the first of them. There is a lot of tension in LaLiga matches, as it is a tough league, with little in between the teams. We have to be as motivated for this match as for the upcoming ones. A win against Valencia would give us this extra motivation. Hopefully we\u2019ll enjoy this weekend and we\u2019ll be able to taste victory.\u201d Regarding the upcoming opponents, the coach underlined the potential of Valencia\u2019s counter-attacking moves: \u201cValencia are a tough opponent, they have good players. They always play with two up front and we need to be wary of their counter-attacks. 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