Guillermo Almada: 'We Must Be Professional and Have Rebelliousness' Amid Relegation Battle

As Real Oviedo stands on the brink of relegation, coach Guillermo Almada has issued a rallying cry to his players, urging them to embody professionalism and a fighting spirit in their crucial match against Getafe. Speaking ahead of the game, Almada stressed the significance of representing a 'prestigious institution' and the inherent honor that comes with being a professional footballer. Despite the dire circumstances, he believes the team must demonstrate their commitment and fight for the 'infinitesimal percentage' of survival they still possess.

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We represent a very prestigious institution and there is also the honor of the footballer. We do what we like, which is to play football. There are important things we must demonstrate. We have to defend that infinitesimal percentage that we have.

Almada acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by Getafe, describing them as a 'complicated rival' with a difficult style of play and a coach with a long-standing project. He understands that for Oviedo, any opponent presents a significant hurdle given their current predicament. The Uruguayan coach, however, deflected questions about his own future, asserting that his primary focus is on concluding the championship and meticulously analyzing the factors that led to the team's current situation. He is determined to identify and rectify errors to prevent their recurrence.

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It is a complicated rival, with a difficult style of play, with good footballers and a coach who has a long process of work. For Oviedo, any rival is complicated.

From the perspective of Real Oviedo and its supporters, this season has been a painful ordeal. The team's struggles have been evident, and the looming threat of relegation casts a dark shadow. Almada's call for 'rebelliousness' resonates with the desire of the fanbase to see their team fight until the very end, regardless of the odds. While his future remains uncertain, his immediate objective is clear: to instill a sense of pride and resilience in his players, ensuring they give their all in the remaining matches. The club, meanwhile, seems to consider his continuity almost a certainty, a testament to the belief in his ability to navigate these turbulent times.

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There is no news about my future. Until the championship closes, I don't want to comment on anything, I am the least important. We will analyze what led us to this situation and draw out the errors so as not to repeat them.