Before the start of the league, the yellow team's coach, Rubén de la Barrera, stated, "I hope to see a team with clear ideas against an Albacete side that will pose challenges for us. I am hopeful and excited to play a great match and take the victory."

These were his statements to the media gathered at the Sports City:

"I am very excited to achieve that connection with the fans, to convey it to them and get them engaged with the team."

"I have good feelings; I have benefited a lot from what has been done in recent years, it saves time. My goal is to help all the players and improve the team. I see them excited, connected, and eager to have a good season."

"As a coach, the preseason always feels short, but we have made the most of the time. The downside is that we have some players who are not available yet."

"What I see is that the players who are training daily are on equal footing with the rest. I don't pay attention to whether they come from the youth team or not. They are club players, and we are observing how they handle everything we do, the demands... Every player wants to help and participate, and I see everyone ready, including the younger ones."

"I am not influenced at all. If I believe Dinko should be a starter, he will be. Regarding the starting XI, we still have two training sessions left, but we are very clear about how we want to compete."

"The team needs to identify when to raise the intensity and when to lower it. Combine that control and pause with verticality. The important thing is that we are an unpredictable team and difficult for the opponent to defend. I believe this will allow us to become more complete with every step we take."

"Jesé will be available on Sunday. I see him as a decisive player, regardless of the position he occupies. He is very committed and will continue to be an important reference within the team due to his personality and leadership. I think he has gradually given meaning to everything he does."

"Bonfanti will complete his third training session today and has been through preseason, so he is fit. Now it's time to assess whether he can help us from the start or by participating at some point."

"The team benefits from doing things in a way that allows them to feel in control, maintain composure, and at the same time have players who can attack in depth. Having that alternation without losing control will allow us to take a step forward as a team."

"I have a lot of confidence in Herzog; he has very notable qualities as a defender, and I am convinced that he will continue to make progress both defensively and offensively."

"Miyashiro is a player of very high quality, and he adds commitment, solidarity, and effort... he doesn't hold back. With the ball in attack, he is a guy who, if he has to go wide, will contribute, he attacks the area well, and he has a goal. Like many others, I think he is a player who will give us a lot this season."

"Albacete is a well-organized team; they have recruited well. Defensively, they are strong. If you give them an inch, they will hold on to it."