Luís Castro has appeared before the media in the press conference prior to the match that Levante UD will play tomorrow against FC Barcelona.

The coach praised his opponent but also expressed confidence in the work of his players. “We know they are one of the best teams in the world, but we play in the same league. You have to be at your best level, with maximum concentration, and try to hurt them where you can. They are a very good team. They are showing their qualities both in LALIGA and in the Champions League, but the match starts 0-0, eleven against eleven, and we are going to do our best, as we do in every match,” he stated.

The preparation for the match has not changed compared to any other opponent, as the coach explained, “we prepare matches to win.” “You know the opponents are different, but there are no easy matches in LALIGA,” he added. In this regard, the coach emphasized the importance of maintaining the highest level of concentration throughout the match: “You have to play the match to do your best, to be at one hundred percent for the ninety minutes plus added time, and try to give our fans one more joy in our stadium.”

The fans will once again play a fundamental role as the twelfth player. The support from the stands can be decisive against an opponent like FC Barcelona. “Our stadium has a different atmosphere. Our fans are with us in every match, and the truth is that we have played with one more, and that is giving us a lot of strength at home. There will be moments when we will surely suffer, but if more than 20,000 of us are suffering, it’s better than suffering alone. At home, we have felt very strong because of this, and this is one more match where we know they will support us from the outside,” he commented.

 Below, you can watch the full press conference.