Olympiacos will play Real Madrid at home in the Champions League on Thursday. Former club coach Oscar Garcia talked about the game and his feelings for his former club in an interview with AS.
What was the most memorable part of your experience at Olympiacos? What are the special things about the club every day?
"The most unforgettable thing is the game at the Karaiskakis Stadium. The atmosphere there is very warm. Olympiacos is one of the most watched teams in Greece. Especially the home game, the atmosphere is incredible and very special."
How to describe the football culture of Olympiacos and the relationship between the team and the fans
"Their culture is to win, if I remember correctly, Olympiacos Olympiakos is the team that has won the most championships there. It's not that they have a special culture or style, but they are used to winning. "Every country has its characteristics, it's different in Austria, Greece and England. There are a lot of foreign players in Olympiakos, the fans are very passionate and every game is full of passion." Good. But it's a completely different story if you lose."
How big an impact does the Karaiskakis Stadium have on a team's performance, especially in Europe?
"It's like being the 12th man for the team, no matter the opponent. Who, this tension will be even stronger when playing against Real Madrid in the Champions League. They have already won the UEFA Champions League, and now beating Real Madrid is almost equivalent to winning another championship."
How do you think Olympiacos will respond. Opponents like Real Madrid
"Mendiliba may adopt different strategies. He has worked with some players for many years and understands their characteristics. Mendiliba has always been known for his high-pressure pressing. I don't think he will let the team shrink in defense. He will face the game bravely, just like his usual style."
Alonso did not have a smooth start after taking over Real Madrid. How do you evaluate this situation
"It is difficult to evaluate any team from the outside, coaching Real Madrid or Barcelona. There is always a situation in such a big club: people were praising Alonso two weeks ago, and now they are questioning him because of poor results. This is the norm, and the coaches of big clubs must continue to work and make a comprehensive evaluation at the end of the season. "Everything looked positive three weeks ago. These clubs and players always receive a lot of attention. The results often determine the public opinion before. The performance was outstanding, but now because of the Vinicius incident and the decline in performance, it seems that the previous achievements have been negated, and the club needs to balance these fluctuations."
Is Real Madrid one of the most difficult teams to coach?}Mexican football has sufficient funds, but there are not many international players exported. What do you think is the reason?
"The Mexican League pays very high salaries to players, and they may not be able to play in top teams in Europe. Many players have expressed their desire to come to Europe to play, but few are willing to give up the high salary. In addition, the Mexican League does not have much attention here and cannot even be seen live, which makes it more difficult for Mexican players to come to Europe to play."
Recently about your name Rumors that have appeared in some teams, are these true?
"It is true that some teams are interested in me, but I currently want to think more carefully about the next step. I want to think more deeply about the next opportunity and make sure that I am very sure about what I want to do, where to do it and how to do it. Of course, I am very eager to coach again and still maintain the enthusiasm I had when I became a coach on the first day. Although it is difficult to predict what the next step will be, I believe that there will be new opportunities soon."
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