The captain views the draw achieved in Málaga positively and approaches the upcoming match against FC Barcelona with optimism.
Roger Brugué analyzed the draw achieved yesterday by Levante UD in Málaga and positively evaluated the point earned away from home. The Granota captain, who highlighted the team's effort, the importance of keeping a clean sheet, and the team's unity, assures that the squad approaches the visit of FC Barcelona with confidence.
“We prepared the match to win, but it was a tough game. They also wanted their first victory and were playing at home. It was a hard-fought match. Playing away, we value the point as a good one. The clean sheet again, which is important, and now we have two consecutive home games with our fans,” he commented regarding the match played yesterday against Málaga CF.
Levante UD had clear chances to score but also had to hold on during critical moments. One of those moments came with the penalty saved by Ryan, which allowed the Granota team to stay in contention. Brugué highlighted his teammate's performance: “He did very well with the penalty because it's not easy to stay in the middle, and he did it well.”
The captain also emphasized the importance of unity within a locker room that has undergone changes over the summer. For the forward, collective commitment will be one of the keys to achieving their goal. “We know there is a very high level, but we don’t have superstars. We all have to work together, be a solid unit, and that’s what has to set us apart from the rest. Unity, running more than anyone, giving it our all… That’s the path to follow,” he stated.
Levante UD will host FC Barcelona this coming Sunday, a rival that has won all its matches so far. Despite the difficulty of the match, Brugué is fully confident in the team's chances in front of their fans. “Barça is a great opponent and is in good form, but we also know that we are strong at home. We’ve had six consecutive home wins, and we go without fear, without complexes, and all in. We’re going to work, make a good game plan, and why not?” he concluded.
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