Real Oviedo Coach Almazda Praises Atletico Madrid's Strength, Calls Squad 'One of the Best' Ahead of Saturday Clash

Guillermo Almazda, coach of Real Oviedo, praised upcoming opponent Atlético Madrid ahead of their match next Saturday, emphasizing the immense strength of their rivals. Speaking at a press conference at the El Requexón training center, Almazda explained that the Spanish capital team remains top-tier regardless of the players on the field, describing them as possessing one of the best squads in the Spanish competition.

Guillermo Almazda stated, "They have one of the best squads, and any option will be extremely complex and of high quality," indicating that their opponent's approach consistently keeps them at the top. The coach further affirmed, "The team Simeone puts out will be first-class, regardless of who plays," referring to the significant depth of Atlético Madrid's squad ahead of the challenging encounter awaiting his team, who currently sit at the bottom of the league with 17 points.

Real Oviedo's lineup for this match will heavily feature defender Dani Calvo, who will play his first minutes under Almazda to compensate for the absence of injured players Costas and Valle. Despite the team's low position in the Spanish league, statistics show the club has managed to take the lead in six out of eight matches played since Almazda took over, reflecting the team's competitive spirit despite recent declining results.

Reports indicate that the Spanish Football Federation has issued a new decision regarding the postponed match between Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano, with a potential reschedule for next Wednesday. These organizational developments come as Almazda focuses on preparing his players physically and mentally to overcome the Atlético Madrid hurdle, in an effort to correct their course and avoid the complexities of a relegation battle in the league.