Valencia CF midfielder, Hugo Guillamón, has assessed the Copa del Rey 23-24 round of 32 clash against FC Cartagena. The match will be played on 6 or 7 January at the Estadio Cartagonova.

Draw

"We were all together watching the draw and we could see that the balls were running out and, therefore, the options and in the end FC Cartagena came out. They're a good team and I'm sure it will be difficult, but we're prepared. A win would be a good present for the fans on these important dates".

Match against FC Cartagena - Copa del Rey 21.22

"We remember it. It was a little while ago and it brings back good memories. That year we had a great run in the Cup and hopefully it can be repeated. I played in that game, it was a complicated match, they made things difficult for us".

FC Cartagena

"We know that the difference between the teams in these categories is minimal and we have to face the game as if we were a 1st division team and go out to win, which is the most important thing".

Copa del Rey 23-24

Our goal is to give our best in every game and dream of repeating what we did in the 21-22 Cup. We are seeing how all the matches are very evenly matched, not only against LaLiga Hypermotion teams but also against teams from lower categories, as they are very well-prepared teams that make things difficult. That's why we have to face it as if it were the last game and that will give us the tools to win".

Cartagonova Stadium

"The key is to adapt to everything, the opponent, the stadium and the conditions to be able to give our best and that is what we will do for sure".

LaLiga match against FC Barcelona

"Now that the draw has been made, we've put the Cup on hold for a little while, as there are still a few weeks to go before we get there and now the important thing is Saturday's game against FC Barcelona.

We're playing at home, we have to give a good performance in front of our fans and we're working well during the week. It won't be an easy game, like every game, the level is very high, it's hard to win and the sooner we get back to that dynamic, the better".

Mestalla

"We have always said it and the fans know it, that they are fundamental for us. They help us a lot and every time we play at home it's an opportunity to get three points".