Rayo Vallecano coach and player look ahead to Conference League final

Rayo Vallecano's Spanish coach Íñigo Pérez and player Óscar Trejo addressed the media at the Leipzig Stadium, the venue for the UEFA Europa Conference League final. Pérez acknowledged the unusual circumstances the team has faced but stressed the significance of the match for the players, describing it as a childhood dream.

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Tomorrow's match is one the players have wanted to play since childhood.

"Tomorrow's match is one the players have wanted to play since childhood," Pérez stated. He urged his team to ignore the surrounding noise during the game and preserve their identity to secure a victory. Pérez also highlighted the responsibility they feel towards their fans, aiming to make them proud regardless of the outcome. He emphasized the desire to showcase their true selves on the field.

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We must ignore the noise around us during the match and preserve our identity, hoping we can win this way.

Pérez drew parallels between Rayo Vallecano and their opponents, Crystal Palace, noting shared team spirits. He anticipates a significant match when two such teams clash. "Therefore, when two teams with this team spirit face each other, we know it will be a great match," he remarked, adding that they had considered Palace a potential opponent since the tournament's start.

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We have a sense of responsibility towards the fans. It doesn't matter what the result is, but we want the fans to be proud.

Óscar Trejo, reflecting on what might be his final match for the team, expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaching staff. "Today is a day of celebration for us, both for us and for the fans who have traveled so far to be with us," Trejo said. He described the opportunity to play in a European final at 38 years old as magical and vowed to give his all until the final whistle, hoping to give the coach the send-off he deserves.

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Therefore, when two teams with this team spirit face each other, we know it will be a great match.