Season 1: Week 6
The talk and preparation end tomorrow, as the Iberian League Division 2 is finally set to kick off.
France looks set to see a mass exodus, as all four French Division 2 teams have been set away assignments on the opening weekend.
The talk and preparation end tomorrow, as the Iberian League Division 2 is finally set to kick off.
France looks set to see a mass exodus, as all four French Division 2 teams have been set away assignments on the opening weekend.
Javier Saviola
Auxerre travel to Sevilla, whose blend of promising youngsters such as Dani Alves, Sergio Ramos and Javier Saviola and attacking firepower rightly sees them as favorites for not just this game but also promotion.
Sporting Lisbon, containing the dangerous Liedson and rising star Joao Moutinho, are also hotly tipped for promotion and will host Nantes, who may have to rely heavily on star keeper Landreau.
Bilbao host Rennes in a game that could go either way and Cadiz, fancied by just about everyone to finish bottom of the pile, host Toulouse.
Sporting Lisbon, containing the dangerous Liedson and rising star Joao Moutinho, are also hotly tipped for promotion and will host Nantes, who may have to rely heavily on star keeper Landreau.
Bilbao host Rennes in a game that could go either way and Cadiz, fancied by just about everyone to finish bottom of the pile, host Toulouse.
Cadiz manager Juan Carlos Oliveira was a little more optimistic in his press conference.
"It will be a tough game against a good team. Dos Santos and Moreira are two pacey strikers who we need to look out for. People have already written us off and I want the players to use that as motivation. Training has been good and a lot of the players are looking in peak condition. I know we'll get a great atmosphere as usual tomorrow, which I hope can spur us on to get all three points."
Oliveira has a full squad to pick from, which should mean a full competitive debut for Fabian Estoyanoff who has looked sharp in pre-season.
"It will be a tough game against a good team. Dos Santos and Moreira are two pacey strikers who we need to look out for. People have already written us off and I want the players to use that as motivation. Training has been good and a lot of the players are looking in peak condition. I know we'll get a great atmosphere as usual tomorrow, which I hope can spur us on to get all three points."
Oliveira has a full squad to pick from, which should mean a full competitive debut for Fabian Estoyanoff who has looked sharp in pre-season.