Albacete manager eyes upset win over Barcelona in Copa del Rey: ‘Have to believe we can do it’

Talking to the media forward of tomorrow’s Copa del Rey quarter-final conflict towards FC Barcelona, Albacete supervisor Alberto Gonzalez expressed perception that his group can pull off an upset victory.

The lower-league outfit have already dumped out two La Liga golf equipment from the competitors this season, first eliminating Celta Vigo within the Spherical of 32 by way of penalty shootout.

However the largest upset got here final month when the minnows defeated final season’s finalists and Barcelona’s arch-rivals, Actual Madrid, 3-2 to safe their spot within the quarter-final.

Alberto Gonzalez assured

And, Alberto Gonzalez believes his Albacete aspect can repeat their latest feat towards Barcelona after knocking out Actual Madrid within the earlier spherical.

“The group is arriving on the excellent second, with sky-high confidence, good momentum, and totally ready to compete on this match, giving our very best,” he stated.

“Our enthusiasm stays undiminished, we consider in our possibilities, and we’re going to do every part in our energy to win the sport,” he insisted.

Alberto Gonzalez made a direct attraction to the Albacete followers, who might be cheering their group on tomorrow within the cup tie.

“That is your celebration; now we have to get pleasure from it collectively. We’ve to consider we will do it; it’s historic, and to surpass it’s much more so. I don’t suppose a group has ever overwhelmed each Actual Madrid and Barça in the identical Cup. That is the day,” he acknowledged.

The Albacete coach additionally made it clear that his plans wouldn’t focus solely on stopping Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, who has been in tremendous type for the reason that flip of the 12 months.

Alberto Gonzalez additionally confirmed that he might be unable to depend on the companies of Pepe for the cup tie, whereas additionally highlighting the group’s type and momentum – in spite of everything Albacete have gained every of their final 4 video games and saved three back-to-back clear sheets.

Supply: Mundo Deportivo