Girona FC and Elche CF coaches held a pre-match press conference Friday afternoon to discuss their upcoming LaLiga encounter [1], [2].
The match is critical as Girona FC fights to remain in the top division of the Spanish league during the 2025-26 season [3].
Míchel Sánchez, the head coach of Girona FC, said he addressed team selections and player issues facing his squad ahead of the Saturday match [1], [2]. The game marks Jornada 38 of the league schedule [1].
Statements were also provided by Elche CF head coach Eder Sarabia [2]. While some reports indicated only Sánchez attended the session, official video footage from LaLiga shows both managers participating in the event [1], [2].
Sánchez said he focused on the tactical preparations necessary for the club to secure its position in the league [1]. The press conference served as the final official briefing before the teams take the pitch for the high-stakes match [1], [2].
“Girona FC fights to remain in the top division of the Spanish league”
With the season reaching its final stages in Jornada 38, this match represents a pivotal moment for Girona FC's survival. The pressure on Míchel Sánchez to secure points at Estadi Montilivi is high, as the club's ability to avoid relegation depends on these final fixtures of the 2025-26 campaign.
