"We consider this match important because it's a derby, because they are our eternal rivals, and because we are convinced we can win. I'm focused on what we want. What they think doesn't worry me too much."
"When the match kicks off, they will go all out, just as they always have against Espanyol. They'll be out to win, not to play it safe. They will try to hurt us if they can."
"We're a team that competes and beats any opponent. We've managed to beat Real Madrid, Atletico and at San Mames."
"There are many things I won't say either. You have to try and make it happen during the match; in training you've got Maradona, Zidane and Platini, but in a match it's more complicated."
Manolo Gonzalez, the Espanyol manager, highlighted the emotional importance of the derby against Barcelona, expressing confidence in his team's ability to win. He acknowledged Barcelona's recent defeat but dismissed concerns about their intensity, expecting them to play aggressively. Gonzalez noted Espanyol's competitive spirit, recalling past close matches against Barcelona. He hinted at tactical preparations without revealing details, emphasizing the complexity of executing plans during a match. Despite a long winless streak at Camp Nou, he remains optimistic about his team's capabilities against top opponents.
Read at Barca Universal
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