Marcelino: “We want to win like in any other match”

Athletic Club manager Marcelino García Toral promised his side will go all out to win against Elche CF on Saturday evening at 18:00 CEST.

With Elche CF in the midst of a relegation battle and the outcome of this fixture impacting others, Marcelino said it was the Lions’ responsibility to take the final match of the season seriously.

“We’ll look to get a win like in any other match,” Marcelino said at his pre-match press conference. “Elche have a lot on the line in this match and we have to compete because that’s our duty as professionals and because we represent a great club.”

The Lions are out of the running when it comes to European qualification, but Marcelino wants to see the right kind of mentality nonetheless.

“I want to see a competitive team. I want to win,” Marcelino added. “When you go to compete, you shouldn’t be contemplating anything other than winning.

“It’s a difficult moment, it’s the last game and what’s at stake is that honour, that ambition and that respect for the competition, the opponents and ourselves.”

Asked about the upcoming season and the fans’ hopes, the coach was enthusiastic, saying: “Athletic fans are always hopeful, because they love their team.

“On the pitch, we have to show them what they want to see, we have to show it in every game.

“We’re convinced the team will compete at a very good level.”

The match against Elche CF kicks off at 18:00 local time, here is a detailed list of the TV operators and kick-off times across the world.