Three goals separate Super Amara Bera from the European League group stage ahead of Sunday’s decisive second leg against Rocasa Gran Canaria at the Polideportivo Municipal José Antonio Gasca.
The squad returned to training on Thursday following a Wednesday rest day granted by Jon Begiristain, after securing a domestic league victory against Oviedo on Tuesday.
Carrying a three-goal advantage from the first leg in Telde, the San Sebastián side knows the tie remains wide open over 120 total minutes of European competition.
«“No está nada decidido, son 120 minutos y no 60 y eso lo tenemos claro”», Etxeberria said.
With the competition rules dictating that scores from both legs aggregate directly, any draw on aggregate after regulation time moves straight to a seven-meter penalty shootout.
«“Vamos a tener que estar concentradas porque el partido va a ser muy duro”», Etxeberria said, emphasizing the need to control the tempo, protect possession, and maintain defensive intensity.
The team arrived back in Donostia aiming to dictate the pace of Sunday’s fixture while leaning on home support to secure advancement into the group stage.
Ticket demand for Sunday’s 18:00 local time kickoff has nearly exhausted standard seating capacity in the central tribunes, leaving fewer than 20 individual seats available.
In response to the high attendance, the club has decided to open the stand located closest to the Atano to accommodate additional supporters.
«“Es muy especial jugar en casa con el pabellón lleno. Es una ventaja para nosotras porque es como si jugásemos con uno más”», Etxeberria said, describing the home atmosphere as an equivalent to having an extra player on the floor.
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