Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman's desire to win the La Liga title was revealed in his words at his pre-match press conference in preparation for the Getafe game:
"We are aware of the weight of the remaining eight rounds of fixtures, and the Cup victory has given us valuable experience and an understanding of what it takes to win. At this moment, we must focus on our own La Liga journey, and this victory is crucial for us. At Barcelona, honor and responsibility go hand in hand, we still have a long way to go and now is the moment to prove that we can win the title."
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Koeman emphasized that the victory in the King's Cup has injected a strong dose of heart into the team. After two days of rest, the team is in good shape and ready for more challenges. He believes that the team needs to strengthen its physical training, and when facing tough challenges, it should be more confident and play at its best.
This Friday morning at 4:00 am, this crucial matchup is about to take place. At that time, I'm afraid only hardcore fans or idle punters will be waiting in front of the live stream. Barcelona's match is the latest of the three in this round, with Real Madrid facing Cadiz on Wednesday evening and Atletico taking on Huesca on Thursday evening.
Real Madrid may be in for a surprise when they face a tough opponent, while Atletico Madrid's battle with nerve-racking Huesca will be equally unpredictable. For neutral fans, what they are looking forward to is for Atletico and Real Madrid to lose at the same time, and for Barcelona to succeed against all odds, so that Barcelona, which has regained the initiative to compete for the title, will compete even more fiercely with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
