The yellow coach began by assessing the differences compared to the Carranza Trophy played during the preseason and pointed out that the team must focus on its own strengths to face the match: “Time has passed. Cádiz has changed the coach, there are situations completely different from the Carranza Trophy. What concerns us is doing our part well to compete. The important thing is us. We are going to a great stage against a great rival. We will do our thing, and it will surely go well.”

De la Barrera also analyzed the start of the season for the yellow team and highlighted the points balance achieved so far, although he believes the team still has room for growth: “I don’t feel any pressure. Possibly it’s very early. I find it striking that we have more points than gameplay. I like that because when we grow and do things as we expect, we won’t stop adding.”

The yellow coach also referred to the numerous absences the team has had during these first matches and recalled that some of the situations come from the past: “There are situations that come from the past, not from now. What happens is added to a football squad. I don’t expect to have an average of six to eight absences per match throughout the entire season.”

In this regard, he explained his main concern as a coach when managing a squad affected by absences: “As a coach, I’m concerned about how I can help the players with the information we provide so that it doesn’t create blockages. That it allows fluidity and that the players can develop what they know how to do.”

Regarding the team’s performance, De la Barrera pointed to the need to continue improving in different phases of the game, especially in the defensive aspect: “Our game must involve greater consistency and solidity. In Cádiz, the team has to take a step forward from all points of view, not only with the ball but also without it.”

As for the players who are still recovering from their respective injuries, De la Barrera explained that they will have to wait a little longer for Marvin Park’s return: “I think we’ll have to wait a little longer for Marvin. I’d love to have him. The important thing is that when he returns, he doesn’t have to leave again.”

He also referred to Sandro and the importance of his return to competition happening progressively: “The first objective we had with Sandro was that his presence and participation wouldn’t require him to stop for days. He’s a player who is available. He’s coming off an important period without playing. We want him to feel part of all this, and it will happen gradually.”

Regarding Opoku, the coach explained that the center-back continues to be monitored by the medical staff: “Like the rest, to ensure he doesn’t step out and to avoid relapses.”

De la Barrera expressed satisfaction with the attacking options at his disposal and highlighted the team’s ability to create opportunities in the opponent’s half: “I’m happy with the wealth of having good resources. Building something that gets you into the opponent’s half and allows you to create imbalance is something I like. We are competing and earning points. There are some teams with fewer points, and we can’t let ourselves be carried away by one or two results. I enjoy the victories, but I’m never completely satisfied.”

The yellow coach also emphasized the need to maintain balance throughout the 90 minutes: “Matches are long. We want to combine imbalance with control and suffer as little as possible from the ups and downs of the matches. We want Cádiz not to run.”