We are just a couple of days away from the Clásico Tapatío and Guadalajara is working hard with the intention of arriving at its best for Saturday's match against the city's rival. As part of the preparation for this game corresponding to Day 11 of the Apertura 2024, Fernando Beltrán and José Castillo spoke at a press conference at the end of the morning training session and here are their most important quotes.
José Castillo, Chivas defender
"Excited, being my second tournament with the team, I had the chance to play in my first Clasico. I take it with that responsibility, with the objective of doing things well and getting the result".
"We are going to look to use our weapons, we want to play a great match and leave with a good taste in our mouths to get to the end of the tournament in the best way possible."
"As defenders we have the premise of trying to solve the matches, to keep a clean sheet. We have the responsibility to contribute from that part, to contribute to the team from there. We have formed an important bastion with which we have had good results at home, in addition to having a good chemistry between us."
"I would tell all the fans to expect maximum commitment. Since it's a Clasico and we represent these colors, we have to be up to the task. No matter what opponent is in front of us, we will give our best effort to seek collective results."
"There are many things at stake. We both arrive at an even moment in terms of points and we take it with the commitment of being at home, that with a win we can reach a good position facing the end of the tournament."
"The fact that it's a Clasico gives it an additional component. We know they are a dynamic team, that's the way we will face them, with the commitment to play a great game."
Fernando Beltrán, Chivas midfielder.
"The passion that transmits is special, it is important to generate adrenaline. I have the opportunity to experience this type of match full of intensity and prestige."
"We don't feel we are more than our opponents. We have a long time demonstrating superiority over most of our rivals. More than 3 points are at stake, in this kind of matches there are no favorites."
"We have found the understanding with each zone of the pitch. The midfielders who have the opportunity to play want to contribute to the team. The most important thing for us is that the team wins."
"The performance has helped us a lot, the coach has given us the confidence to play."
"We are still focused on what is ours, I have never been in a team so united, so committed to the objectives. We are very grateful for what we have formed, for what it has cost us. As a team we are calm, we are focused to the maximum."
"For me, the goal is a plus for what I do. I enjoy it very much, and I do it for the team to win. I know the player I am and what I can give to the group, in that part I am very calm. I know that if I get on the field and I'm calm, things work out".
"We want to be protagonists, win the match and go over the opponent's head."
