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Blanco: "We are close to our objective"

RCD Espanyol B have a huge chance to achieve their play-off goals against CE Manresa

RCD Espanyol B have a massive game this Saturday against CE Manresa, as they close in on confirming qualification for the promotion playoffs. The team coached by Luis Blanco play at the Ciutat Esportiva Dani Jarque in a 6pm CEST kickoff, facing a side enjoying a great season and also immersed in the fight for the top places in the table.

"A draw is always positive if you manage to win the following matchday," said Blanco. “We are facing the last stretch of the season with the feeling that we are in good shape. There is not long to go before the end and we are very close to achieving our goal. We can qualify for the playoffs and we are going to try to do that."

"It's an important game and we want to win to seal qualification for the playoffs, which is an objective that we can achieve. Beyond that, what we want is to continue with the good feeling we have, look competitive and try to reach the final stage of the season well, to be able to face the playoffs with the maximum guarantees if we get there. The team are focused on the day-to-day work, on doing a good job every week and achieving the goal. We are happy with how it is going," he declared.

Regarding the opposition, he said that CE Manresa "have donewell throughout the season. They have been at the top from the beginning and fighting to get into the playoffs. They use a lot of offensive and defensive skills and they will make things difficult for us, not only because of the feeling they transmit but also because of the position they occupy. We will have to be on high alert."