'The defensive concentration and organised attacks will be vital aspects to take into account so that they do not make transitions,' said Rubi at the pre-Real Sociedad presser. These are some of the keys that the UD Almería head coach considers essential to try to defeat Real Sociedad this Sunday at the Power Horse Stadium (KO 2pm CET/ Matchday 16).

The UD Almería gaffer underlined in this press conference 'we're going to play against tough rivals in every way. It's a top football club. They sit third in the table and play with class. I can't praise them enough! Their project is one of the best in Spanish football with a coaching staff unbeatable. Real Sociedad kill you in many ways as they play vertical football.

The players from San Sebastian have some injured players that will not take part in this meeting. When asked about it, the UD Almería head coach replied 'When you talk about a team that sit third in the Spanish league, it doesn't matter wether they're missing one or two players or not.'

UD Almería wrapped up 2022 with four consecutive wins on the bounce so they are one of the teams with the best home form. Now, at the beginning of 2023, Rubi is eager to keep up the same team dynamics and for it 'we must play at a really high level to equalise that theoretical difference that there may be. We must believe in ourselves. There's no doubt that we're going to stretch this winning streak as long as possible.'

Rubi highlighted the major importance of having a great defensive concentration, although 'without giving up our game idea. If we defend properly, we'll always be involved in the match.' The Vilassar de Mar native pointed out that preparing for this match 'is difficult because they have many variables in their game,' and stressed 'the fans will see a game with two great teams because we're a good team too.'

When asked if latest recruit Luis Suárez could be registered for this LaLiga appointment, Rubi commented 'I hope so. Who are we going to get rid of? There were a couple of options last Friday and today will be decided by the Club without harming anyobody.'