Garuba: “The team is very focused for today's game”
“I am very excited to play in my first Copa del Rey,” explained Len.
Usman Garuba and Alex Len spoke to the media before the final training session ahead of the Copa del Rey quarterfinal game (9:00 pm CEST; Dazn). Regarding the clash against Unicaja, the power forward said: “I am eager to win my second Copa. The team is very focused and motivated for this game. It will be a completely different match from the other day, against a tough opponent who has caused us problems when we’ve faced them this season, but I trust the work each of us will do to achieve victory.”
“We have been more solid lately, reinforcing things that we weren’t doing so well at the beginning. We are raising our level of play with this solidity.”
The Gran Canaria final in 2025
“Last year’s final is unforgettable. They played very well, but we have to forget about that game and not take it into account. It’s a new competition, and we are eager to win it.”
Differences with the Garuba who played in last year’s Copa
“I don’t think there’s much difference. Now, I have more minutes and, therefore, more confidence. Being healthy and at 100% also makes a difference.”
About Unicaja
“They are a team with many resources. In the first halves against us, they come out at full speed, and we need to control that because we cannot allow so many points. If we limit that and control their outside shooting, it will be easier to achieve victory.”
Len: “We have to do things well to win”
“I am very excited to play in my first Copa del Rey. My teammates have talked to me a lot about this tournament, and I know how important it is. In a single game, anyone can win, but we will try to win it ourselves. Unicaja is a tough opponent who has made things difficult for us in the two games we played against them this season, and we will have to be very focused and do things well to win.”
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