"We cannot let games slip away here, we cannot let games slip away here. The objective is above all about what we do at home. We cannot let games slip away here. If they do slip away, I repeat, let it be like the other day," said Ibai Gómez, who has repeatedly emphasized the importance of turning Zaragoza's stadium into a fortress alongside the zaragocismo supporters.
In addition, the Basque coach also referred in his speech to the main quality he wants from his team: intensity. "With the ball, we play like what we are, like a big team. We are going to be the most intense team in the entire division, we are going to press after losing the ball, we are going to get our lines together quickly, reorganize, and be a team in which everyone is supportive. And remember, the team wins, the team scores the goals," Ibai said.
"We have to give those on the outside everything so they can give us everything they have to offer. What comes from outside has to contribute to us and, as I always tell you, personality. I will always defend you. If it fails, it fails; it does not matter at all. I don't want a cowardly team, I want personality. You have more than enough ability, more than enough to be the best. We have to believe and go for it," the Zaragoza coach concluded, just before Ander Herrera, acting as captain, led the customary war cry before leaving the dressing room.
FIRST WIN
Despite the intense and energetic team talk, Real Zaragoza struggled to find their footing, with an approach and formation that could not overcome Antequera. As a result, Ibai made as many as three changes at halftime, bringing on Pereira, Jardí and Sangalli. The Aragonese side improved and created more danger in front of goal, with Espiau finding the net in stoppage time to secure the club's first three points of the season.
