""With such a difference in budget across the board, a smaller team can beat a giant like Barça. I know exactly what we have to do. I would have liked to have the whole week to work, but that's not an excuse,""
""We want to instil confidence in the players so they can perform at their best. I'm incredibly excited and convinced. If I wasn't 100% certain we could win, I'd stay home,""
""If you go out there thinking you're going to suffer, it's very likely you will. If you find ways to put the opponent under pressure, the player feels more powerful." "We want to be more proactive so that the players feel powerful. All plans are valid and all can yield results,""
Barcelona arrive after a bitter defeat to Real Madrid and need a bounce-back result in La Liga against Elche. Elche have a poor record versus Barcelona but view the match as an opportunity to upset a giant. Eder Sarabia stresses that budget gaps do not prevent smaller teams from winning and rejects lack of preparation as an excuse. Sarabia prioritises instilling confidence, proactivity and pressure-based tactics so players feel empowered rather than victimised. Sarabia also expresses admiration for Hansi Flick's courage and tactical proposals while recalling past heavy defeats against Bayern.
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