Pimienta: I would be very pleased to start our La Liga season with a victory, especially for the players and the supporters

García Pimienta appeared in the first press conference of the 2023/24 season, held at the Ciudad Deportiva. The yellow team's coach gave a positive assessment of the team's preseason and mentioned, "We had specific playing time for each player, and I'm pleased because I believe the idea, training methods, and even the style of play with the subtle nuances we're introducing are taking hold."

"We approach the match with a strong desire to make the fans proud. I want to thank them for their unwavering support; they set a new record for season ticket holders. It's going to be a wonderful celebration, and the team will compete against a tough opponent that had a strong campaign last season," he analyzed.

Regarding the opponent: "If there's one thing Mallorca has, it's a solid and defensive team. We need to stay focused, especially on set pieces; they have good ball control.

García Pimienta will debut as a coach in La Liga tomorrow and stated, "I'm very happy. It's not easy to be where I am, and no one gave me anything for free. I'm fortunate to be one of the coaches in the top tier."

Regarding some players' situations: "Sergi Cardona is at 100% for tomorrow, no one has told me he can't play. As for Mika Mármol, I haven't spoken to him yet, but I know he's been training and is in good shape. Today will be a long day for him as he needs a medical check, but if he's registered, he'll be in the squad."

"Munir has only been training with us for two weeks; he wasn't participating at the group level, so we need to be careful, managing the amount of playing time he can handle, just like with Araujo."

Pimienta highlighted that he would like "to dominate the game to unsettle the opponent; they have offensive strengths and are well-established in the league. It will be a patient match, requiring a lot of effort and composure. We need to be accurate in front of the goal with the chances we get."