Real Sociedad Advances to Copa del Rey Round of 16
Real Sociedad’s coach, Imanol Alguacil, has expressed his satisfaction with the team’s qualification for the Copa del Rey round of 16. The draw for the next round is scheduled to take place on the 8th, and Imanol has made it clear that his team’s preference is to play at home at the Reale Arena.
Imanol Analyzes the Match Against SD Ponferradina
Imanol reflected on the match against SD Ponferradina, stating that it was a serious game for his team. He acknowledged that SD Ponferradina was in a good moment, having suffered only one defeat in 10 games. However, Imanol believed that the victory was fair and that his team deserved to advance to the next round.
“We knew that we had to give a good version to eliminate SD Ponferradina,” Imanol said.
Real Sociedad’s Goals and Set-Piece Concerns
Imanol noted that both of Real Sociedad’s goals came after pressure from his team. He praised his team’s ability to press well and create scoring opportunities. However, he also expressed concern about his team’s vulnerability to set-piece actions, stating that SD Ponferradina had created many situations for them.
Competitiveness of SD Ponferradina and Injury Update
Imanol highlighted the competitiveness of SD Ponferradina, stating that they are a team on the rise. He acknowledged that his team had to give a good version to solve the tie, but also noted that they had struggled with set pieces.
Regarding injuries, Imanol mentioned that Aguerd had woken up with discomfort and was unable to play. However, he expressed relief that they now have time to recover before their next match against Villarreal.
“Aguerd woke up with discomfort and was unable to play, now we have time to get well before Villarreal,” Imanol said.
Preference for Home Advantage in the Round of 16
Imanol clearly stated his preference for playing at home in the round of 16. He believes that playing at home gives his team more to win than to lose and also avoids the need for travel.
“We want to play at home in the round of 16, because when you play at home you have more to win than to lose and because that way we don’t travel,” Imanol said.