Elche President talks about Florentino: Very kind and fun to watch football with him

November 22 News At 4 a.m. on November 24, in the 13th round of La Liga, Elche faced Real Madrid at home. Before the game, Elche Club President Buitrago accepted an interview with SERDeportivos.

■Elche will face Real Madrid at home. Buitrago described these days as a real test of patience and endurance.

Buitrago said: "This is a very tense week because everyone wants to watch this important game. The opponent is a team that can bring huge attention."

Buitrago also Recalling the boost brought by the Argentinian national team's recent training visit: "Since Argentina came here to train, the number of spectators we have has been amazing. We are in the heat and the goal is to be in the front row."

■ The club's development is also reflected in the numbers, with Buitrago mentioning that the capacity of the Martinez Valero Stadium was insufficient last season.

Buitrago: "This is the first time in the history of the club that we are overwhelmed by the number of spectators. We have to limit season ticket holders to 27,000." And Real Madrid's visit doubled the attention: "After all, it is Real Madrid, and everyone wants to see those superstars. We try to meet everyone's needs as much as possible."

The pre-game preparation for such a game also means a sense of tension. Buitrago said: "In this kind of game, you will always suffer. You suffer when you are leading because you want to hold on to the score; you suffer when you are tied because you cannot let your opponent score; you suffer even more when you are behind because you want to reverse. Some years it is more painful, but overall we are in pain and happiness."

At the club level, Buitrago is very familiar with the top brass of wealthy clubs. When talking about Florentino Perez, he did not hesitate to praise his cordiality: "When in close contact, he is very kind and will discuss some rounds in the game together. Watching the game with him is also quite interesting in a sense." And with Laporta. The way of getting along with him is different: "He is more comfortable outside the game; he is more focused and reserved during the game, and usually talks more before and after the game."

■Buitrago himself prefers to keep a low profile

"I like to be silent Bear it in, stay calm, and don't celebrate excessively or make inappropriate remarks."

■Buytrago also maintains an objective attitude toward referees

"Eventually you will get used to the referee's mistakes sometimes benefiting you and sometimes going against you, and each team will end up in a position they deserve."

Buytrago said that they maintain a friendly relationship with visiting clubs on a daily basis

"We hope to let the visiting teams communicate naturally. Feel comfortable with their hands and enjoy their stay, no matter what the result of the game is, no matter how the team performs. On match days, I will try to get closer to each other and introduce our club philosophy. If any club wants to talk about players, we will not hesitate to help."

■ About facing Real Madrid's superstars

"When we meet superstars like Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham... they are world-class after all. Well, thus limiting their characteristics." As for the head coach's thinking, he said bluntly: "Elche doesn't care who the opponent is, nor does it care about its name. His mentality is to play his own game. His only idea is not to tie or lose, and he only wants to win. Win."

Looking ahead to a night that may go down in history, Buitrago revealed his dream headline: "I hope the cover of Aspen tomorrow will be: 'Elche beats Real Madrid again after nearly 50 years.'"