This is not just another game; it is the game. Everyone at Cultural Leonesa understands that their slim hopes of avoiding relegation hinge on beating Cádiz CF this Saturday at the Reino de León stadium (16:15). However, coach Rubén de la Barrera has warned his players about the danger and quality of the Andalusian side: “Beyond their current situation, Cádiz has good footballers. They are also going through a difficult moment, and they feel that Saturday’s match will be crucial for them.”
One of the key factors for the Leonese team will be the attitude and readiness of the players in this winner-take-all encounter, which is never easy to play. “What worries me is that we feel loose, confident, with that freshness every team needs to compete at our best,” De la Barrera said. That is why he also used the pre-match press conference to make a final appeal to the fans: “It is important that the atmosphere from the start helps us. If it is passionate and in our favor, even better. The team will find that extra spark of freshness.”
The Cultural manager also analyzed the relegation battle and pointed out that having several teams involved in the fight for survival benefits his own side. “We need the three points, but if you draw, you are not mathematically safe in Primera Federación. It is great that there are many teams in the mix. That is the good part. We are one win away from climbing right back into it,” he stated.
Finally, when asked about his future, Rubén de la Barrera left the door open to staying with the club regardless of which division they play in next season. “We talk with the club about everything, present and future. Obviously I am happy in León and fully committed to saving the category. If both sides show absolute willingness, it is logical that it will happen,” he concluded.
