Celta Fortuna reaches the promotion final with excitement at its peak, and young captain Andrés Antañón says the squad is ready to win the first leg against Ponferradina this Saturday at El Toralín.
How do they describe preparation for the knockout?
Antañón explains the group works without pressure and with the belief they can only win. “We go all out; if we lose I’ll be the first most upset, but with no pressure and enjoying what we earned,” the 19‑year‑old midfielder said. The locker‑room atmosphere feels like a reward for the consistency shown all season.
What sets Celta Fortuna apart from Ponferradina?
According to Antañón, Ponferradina changed manager between the first and second legs, giving them tighter defence. “In the first leg they had a coach, in the return they changed; they became a more solid side, hard to create chances against,” he noted. For the young Vigo native, the key will be to be “very sharp and efficient with the chances we get”.
How important is the home factor in the second leg?
The player acknowledges playing at home is an advantage, but warns “it can be misleading because you think you have a big edge, but in the end they score”. Celta Fortuna trusts its ability to impose its style and force the opponent to adapt, without relying solely on crowd support.
What are his short‑term expectations?
Antañón is “very excited, with everything clear”. After 53 matches with the B‑team and two appearances for the first squad, plus a call‑up for the U‑19 European Championship, he balances football with distance‑learning studies. “Our last game we played great against a team with huge players and that gives us confidence for the final,” he concludes, noting no injuries and internal competition as a driver for improvement.
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