Gabi: "We have worked hard. We want to win the Cup"
Gabi spoke in the press room at the Santiago Bernabeu before training ahead of the final. He said that the team's motivation and enthusiasm is to win the Cup final
The captain made it clear that Atletico is one of the best teams today and highlighted the great work they have done for players to win tomorrow against Real Madrid in the final of the Copa del Rey. "I think we've been working hard to get to this final in the best way possible. Whatever happens the team has grown, we are more consistent and are currently up there with the best. Real Madrid is one of the best teams in the world but the end you have to play them. We start with great enthusiasm and with hard work hopefully we will win the final."
The Atletico midfielder played down the rough patch that Atletico has had with Real Madrid in recent years. Also, Gabi said this is a unique opportunity to take the Cup at the stadium of Real Madrid. "Tomorrow the statistics are worthless. It is a unique opportunity to forget the hard times and to move forward to the new history of Atletico Madrid."
Gabi is not satisfied with the great season that Atletico Madrid have had this season. For him, the team has reached the final in good shape and preparation is optimal to take the title. "The team is in very good condition and has had a very good season. We reached our goal and we had enough time to prepare the final. We want to win," he concluded.