Previews
SÁB 11.04.2015
RCD Mallorca - R. Racing C. (Iberostar Estadio, 16:00)
The Balearic Islanders and the Cantabrian outfit will both be looking to pick up a win in matchday 33, given they were not able to do so last week. Both are fighting for survival, especially the side from Santander, and a win is imperative. The visitors will be without Adán Pérez.
Miquel Soler, the Mallorca boss, said that his side "want to win", but that they also want to do so "playing well". Meanwhile, Racing’s Francisco Javier Pinillos, said his side have worked "with the desire to eradicate the problems that they had in their previous game and play well".
R. Zaragoza - R. Sporting (Estadio de La Romareda, 18:00)
Both sides go into the game with differing objectives. The Aragon side want the three points that would see them move up into the sixth and final playoff place, while the Rojiblancos will be looking to recover their place in the direct promotion places. Vullnet Basha and Mario Abrante are out for the home side, while Bernardo Espinosa will miss out for the visitors.
Sporting boss Abelardo said the tie was "important" for both sides: "We take pride in our intensity; the thing that makes this Sporting side tough to beat”.
CE Sabadell – CD Lugo (Estadio Nova Creu Alta, 18:00)
The side from Barcelona are looking for a win that will help them in their quest for safety, while the Galician side continue to dream of the playoffs. The visitors will be without David De Coz, Jon García, Iago Díaz, Ernesto Gómez and David Aganzo, all of whom are injured.
Sabadell boss Juan Carlos Mandía has hope heading into the game: "We have good, competitive form. We must now play our best football, I’m an optimist".
R. Valladolid CF - CD Mirandés (Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla, 18:15)
A Castille and Leon derby lies in store in Valladolid, with both sides having similar objectives. The home team will be looking for their first win in four after losing their last three as they fight to keep their push for automatic promotion alive, while the visitors will still be dreaming of a playoff place. The home side will be without Marc Valiente.
Valladolid boss Rubi said it will be "an end to end game", meaning it will be "dynamic". Carlos Terrazas, meanwhile, said it will "be a very tough match".
D. Alavés - CD Tenerife (Mendizorroza, 20:00)
Two in form sides meet in Vitoria, with the home side looking to get into the playoffs and the Canary Island outfit looking to secure their status in the league. The Basque outfit will be without key man Manu Barreiro, while the visitors are missing Vitolo.
Alavés boss Alberto López says his side should not take their foot off the gas: "It’s a very even league and you can go from a good position to a bad one in three weeks. You must go day by day and only think in your next game".
UE Llagostera - AD Alcorcón (Nou Municipal de Palamós, 20:00)
The Catalan and Madrid sides are both locked in a battle to reach the playoffs. The home sides have been a breath of fresh air in Liga Adelante and are just two points from sixth place, with Alcorcón are seven points behind. Pedro Alcalá misses out for the home team, while Facundo Guichón is absent for the visitors.
José Bordalás, boss of Alcorcón, praised Llagostera: "They’re the best side in the second half of the season. They have a lot of confidence and hopes and they are where they are because they deserve to be".
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