After seven defeats in the last eight games, Spanish fans have assumed that if they don't win against Getafe today (6:30 p.m.) relegation will be the probable fate of this team. It is therefore a life or death duel, in which victory against a direct rival only ensures that they continue with a halo of life, not even leaving the relegation places.
"We are not going to say goodbye if we do not win, although it is true that losing our options are reduced," conceded Luis García, Espanyol's coach, who insists on believing because "the group is aware of the situation."
The truth is that the change in coach has not managed to revive a team in a deep depression. In four games he has only added one point. His courageous and determined football proposal has not served to improve defensively, with nine goals conceded, and all the negative results have left the team four points from salvation with seven games to go.
Getafe, located immediately above the parakeet team, arrives with the revulsive mood that the hiring of José Bordalás, whose style is known, has brought. “We know what we are going to find. We will leave with bloodshot eyes because we are risking our lives, so we must give everything we have and a little more”, added Luis García.
“I have come because of the affection I have for my president, who is a friend of mine. Also out of love for my club and my fans. I could not be at home with my arms crossed, ”said the Madrid coach on his arrival.
The Espanyol dressing room will try to isolate themselves from the pressure they have been assuming for weeks at the RCDE Stadium, where they have only won three games this season, and which is one of the coach's biggest concerns. For this he recovers Brian Oliván, whose absence has coincided with the worst streak of results for the parakeet team this season.
