Abelardo Fernández faced the last preview of the season. The Sporting coach will find himself in a more relaxed match as he has nothing at stake in the qualifying plan. That possible ‘low intensity’ was questioned today by the Atletico coach. “The coach is there to motivate the players when there are no goals. We play at home and we are going to win,” she explained.
Oviedo will enter the promotion or not for a 42-game season… not for the Sporting game
From Oviedo they will be very aware of the favor that the eternal rival can do him. Despite this, Abelardo does not consider himself a judge of the fate of José Ángel Ziganda’s team in this season finale. “It’s a coincidence that we played against a rival from Oviedo. We have to win the game, Oviedo will be promoted or not for a 42-game season. Not because of the Sporting game,” replied the rojiblanco.
Rare atmosphere in Gijón
What is clear is that the atmosphere will be rarefied in El Molinón. With mobilizations organized before the match, the rojiblancos can find themselves in an environment in which not everyone supports their team. In a survey carried out by Radio MARCA Asturias this week through the streets of Gijón, the fans mostly showed their support for the Canarian team.
The fact of being part of the Oviedo promotion or not is something that has been discussed in the locker room
“People can do what they want. As a Sporting fan, I imagine that people won’t want Oviedo to play in the ‘playoffs’. It’s a logical thing. So, the support of the public will be seen depending on how the games go,” the technician summed up. Abelardo also commented that the fact of being part of the Real Oviedo promotion or not is something “that has been discussed in the locker room”
