Villarreal coach Marcelino García Toral said he is very excited about his upcoming 200th match in charge of the team and predicts that the game against Getafe will be a tough one.  

Marcelino expressed his immense pride in the upcoming match, which will mark his 200th game in charge of the club and the 500th of his professional career. He stated, "It's an incredible number. My first thought is that I'm definitely getting old. My coaching team and I are all proud of this journey."  

“When I first started coaching young players on muddy pitches, I thought it was an impossible task. Two members of my coaching team have worked together for over 20 years, and the teams I've coached have all been very strong overall.”  

Marcelino emphasized that the team displayed positive momentum and high morale after defeating Espanyol in the league, and praised Villarreal's outstanding performance in domestic competitions this season. He stated, "We played exceptionally well, remaining steady and competitive throughout the game. Villarreal's performance in the league this season has been remarkable, and their overall strength is unmatched."  

"The team's efforts deserve recognition, and the league has entered the final third stage. Our focus is not on other teams, but on the strength of our opponents and our own performance."  

The head coach emphasized the tactical analysis of Getafe and the challenges they present. He stated, "Getafe is a very disciplined defensive team. Although they don't have many points, the matches are always tense. They play straightforward football, a style that is difficult to adapt to, and their clear tactical system puts immense pressure on opponents."  

“We will be facing a team with a solid defense and few goals conceded, and this match will undoubtedly be difficult. We are aware of the challenge and are full of expectations. The team has excellent players, but what we need next is efficiency and alertness; controlling the game is the key to victory.”  

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