The Yellow Submarine coach highlights his side’s motivation as the key against a high-quality Real Unión Tenerife side

Villarreal Women’s head coach Jordi Ferriols spoke to V Play ahead of his side’s Matchday 2 Primera Federación Femenina fixture against Real Unión Tenerife (Saturday, 12pm CEST).

Here are the coach’s most notable comments ahead of the clash in Tenerife:

Feelings ahead of the match

“We’re doing very well. I think the team is highly motivated. The feelings from the match against Tenerife were very positive despite the result, but we know it’s always difficult to pick up points away from home. The players are motivated and eager to play in Tenerife again.”

A high-quality opponent

“I expect a group of very experienced players who have played for strong teams and possess a high technical level, especially on the ball. We hope that our strengths in possession can counter their strengths without the ball. We know how difficult it is to play here on the island and football alone won’t be enough. We’ll need to show great intensity and determination if we want to achieve the victory we’re aiming for.”

Wary of their directness and transitions

“From what I’ve seen based on the matches they’ve played during pre-season, I think they have players of a very high level. Individually, they’re technically very strong, very direct, dangerous out wide and excellent in transition.”

A clear and non-negotiable style

“We have to be ready to counter their strengths. Villarreal Women are a team that wants to have the ball and must show that in every match, regardless of whether the opposition are newly promoted. This is a very demanding league and we have to be ready for this challenge.”