Diego Martínez began his press conference by analyzing the opponent. He acknowledged the difficulty of both the team and the venue, highlighting Real Sociedad's strong form and positive results in recent matches.
Regarding his own squad, he stated that "the team is working very well, and there’s strong internal competition. Substitutes are crucial, not just the starting 11." On dealing with injuries and absences, he added that "fortunately, we have a variety of player profiles, which says a lot about the strength of our squad. Our long-term goal is to be able to adapt our structures. If you have high-level players in the squad, you know that whoever plays will deliver." He also praised the effort and dedication of players who get fewer minutes, emphasizing that their attitude and commitment during training have been consistently excellent.
When asked about the forward position and a possible replacement for Fabio Silva, who will miss the match due to suspension, Martínez commented that "Oli did very well in the Europa game. Mata and Cardona are also working hard. It’s not up to me — it’s up to the players and their performance. Oli, Jaime, and Marc have shown an extraordinary attitude, and every time they’ve had to step up, they’ve done so. Whoever plays, I know they’ll give it their all."
During the press conference, Diego Martínez highlighted that "Real Sociedad has a great coach. It’s important that we show our best version. They’ll force us to play several different ‘matches’ within the same game. Our players will need to step up in key moments." He also stressed that "confidence and mental strength are things we must continue to cultivate and nurture." On the adaptability of the team, he explained that "we adapt to the circumstances. Roles shift because every week we adjust to training and our opponents. Modern football demands that we adapt our game based on the match." Finally, he underlined the challenge of playing at Real Sociedad's home ground, saying that "it’s a stadium where you have to stay alert at all times. Their current confidence and the good form they’re in make them an even tougher opponent."