Barça is already in La Coruña, where tomorrow they will play the 17th round of the OK Liga against Deportivo Liceo with the aim of adding a victory that will allow them to regain the leadership of the domestic competition (12:00 p.m., Esport3). The blaugranas come into the match with a lot of desire to have a good game, after suffering a defeat against Porto in the last match of the WSE Champions League (0-2).
The statements of the protagonists
Barça coach Ricard Ares faces the match “with great enthusiasm, great desire and seriousness. We know the importance of this match, it can be vital for the regular phase. It is evident that with the Play-off it is not decisive, but it is important for the course of the final part. We will work the duel 300% to win it no matter what.”
For his part, Ignacio Alabart affirms that “the team is looking forward to a big game in La Coruña, we come with the clear idea of coming to win, showing that we are a great team and with the aim of becoming leaders again.”
The rival
Deportivo Liceo, which tied in the last Champions League match against Benfica (4-4), is showing itself to be very solid in the domestic competition. Juan Copa’s team has a total of 13 wins, 2 draws and only one defeat. They are currently leaders, with 41 points, 3 more than Barça and Igualada Rigat HC. The Galicians, who achieved a victory at the Palau in the first round duel (3-5), remain unbeaten in Riazor.
Barça
The Barça team traveled this morning to La Coruña, where they completed a single training session at the facilities of Compañía de Maria, Ignacio Alabart’s training team. The Galician, very excited, expressed that “it was my home until I was 16, before going to La Masia, very grateful to the club and the school for the facilities they have given us to be able to train here and very happy to meet them again, because they always show me the love they have for me.” Ricard Ares’ men have prepared the game aware of the difficulties that lie ahead, but with confidence intact due to the work being done. The referees of the duel will be Miguel Díaz and Jonathan Sánchez.
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