Diego Martínez: "I want to enjoy the fans and the team tomorrow"

Before leading the team’s final training session at Gran Canaria Stadium, Martínez met with the media. Reflecting on the journey ahead, he shared, "I've been experiencing so many emotions in such a short time. But the focus is on the team and ensuring that what we bring to the table is positive. The fans are vital, and our mentality is something we all build together. I’m excited to watch this team continue growing and making progress."

Here are some of his key statements:

"Football belongs to the players. It’s all about making the most of our primary resource: the players. We aim to play well, which means attacking and defending effectively, being resilient and determined, winning every duel and second ball, and ensuring quality in our passes and support play."

"If there’s one thing about this fanbase, it’s their belief in the team. I was amazed in Valencia, seeing that passion on a Monday night. The fans’ hope and energy before the game really moved me—the atmosphere at the hotel, the moments leading up to the match. That belief is what we need. This journey is about unity, commitment, and showing our best on the field. That’s what will help us win matches and gather points."

"We have a lot of details to refine. We need to extend our good moments and fine-tune aspects that, if repeated often, wouldn’t be enough to succeed in La Liga."

"It’s true that the recent victory was a big boost, a real shot of positivity, especially for the fans. But the past is done, the future will come, and what matters is the present. The team has an extra energy from that win, but every game is a new start. This is La Liga, and against strong teams like Girona, we need to be at our very best. The team understands this, and we hope to show it on the field."