Celta concluded its training week with a closed-door match against Santa Clara at Ciudad Deportiva Afouteza. The fixture, played without spectators, provided an opportunity to put the week’s work into practice against a side sitting fourth in the Portuguese league, behind the three leading clubs. Former Celta player Gonçalo Paciencia is Santa Clara’s top scorer.
The choice of opponent served a specific purpose: Claudio Giráldez’s team wanted to work on different tactical principles while keeping its players active. The exercise was aimed in particular at those who have had the least playing time since the start of the league campaign, as well as recent arrivals who did not travel with their national teams. The match’s closed-door format was part of that training work rather than an open fixture for spectators.
The break also allowed the team to address individual needs. Borja Iglesias has been able to regain his fitness and, when play resumes, will be able to contend for playing time from the start of matches. Aleix Febas, meanwhile, had the opportunity to recover physically. The match against Santa Clara therefore rounded off a week focused both on collective tactical work and on getting players with differing needs back into condition.
Source : Marca
FootballAfter the derby loss, the coach says he remains grounded and urges his team not to let outside noise distract from their work. He also discussed attacking improvements and fitness concerns ahead of the next match.
FootballA week before their match against Málaga, Espanyol were beaten in a training game against Ipswich. Andoni Gorosabel made his first appearance in the club’s colours.
Football“Going to the Gala MARCA is the greatest aspiration in Fantasy,” Ir says. DJ Piku is presented as leader of Top Capitán and runner-up in Top MARCA.
Football“The level of knowledge we have of the opponent is not great,” Gorka Álvarez said. His team travels to Valencia this weekend after securing its first official win of the season in the Europa Cup.
Comments