Borja Jimenez hopes to lead Leganes to a similar comeback to beat Barcelona as Las Palmas did.
Leganes coach Borja Jimenez has revealed his plan is for his players to capitalise on Barcelona’s mistakes, similar to the success Las Palmas had in ทางเข้า ufabet https://ufabet999.app. Their upset win at the Blaugrana, ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash, Diario Sport reports on Saturday.
‘Playing against a high defensive line is no problem. We know they play away from the goal. They move forward, they take risks, that way of playing gets them good results.’
‘We had to change some things about the game, like the way we play offensively. Because they force you to do things differently. However, we will face it with confidence,’ Borja said.
However, the Leganes coach is aware his team will have to be careful as Barcelona can be aggressive when given space, saying: We have noticed Barcelona’s mistakes. Las Palmas beat them there, but they can also lose.’
‘Barcelona are the top scorers in the league and the Champions League. We know they will create many chances to beat us.’
‘We have to play as a team, support each other and use our special cards. They will give us something in terms of attacking ideas. I think we will have options in this game.’
Asked if Hansi Flick’s touchline ban would affect him, Borja said: ‘I don’t think it matters that Flick is not on the bench. Coaches are used to being sent off and we also have the technical department, so our absence is unnoticed.
The Leganes coach was also asked if the plan to face Barcelona would be different to the one against Real Madrid, who they lost 0-3 at home.
‘We reflected on that game, when we were 2-0 down, we didn’t play well, we lost our identity, we had to improve and we spoke about it this week, we worked calmly.’
‘We need to be stronger defensively, with more interceptions and transitions, which we didn’t have against Madrid.’
‘Barcelona are a team that forces you to defend. They have players who stretch the pitch, especially with Lamine Yamal and Rafinha, and players who come in centrally like Dani Olmo and Pedri.’
‘They are looking for wide space to play between the lines with players who are ready to make the game.’