Medina Puts Celta Cup Reunion on Ice as Málaga Looms Large
Albacete's top scorer Agus Medina is focused solely on the crucial league clash with Málaga despite the emotional Copa del Rey tie against former club Celta Vigo on the horizon.
Albacete Star Puts Sentiment Aside for Crucial League Clash
While a nostalgic Copa del Rey reunion with Celta Vigo awaits Agus Medina next Wednesday, the Albacete midfielder is keeping his feet firmly on terra firma with Sunday’s league match against Málaga taking absolute priority.
Medina, currently Albacete’s leading marksman this season, spent two campaigns with Celta’s B team earlier in his career, making the upcoming cup tie a proper trip down memory lane. But the Catalan midfielder isn’t letting sentimentality cloud his focus.
“Ganarle sería un paso importante,” Medina explained about the Málaga match, highlighting how crucial three points would be for both club and supporters’ morale, potentially allowing them to “look upward” in the Segunda División table.
Defence First
Albacete’s defensive frailties have been their Achilles heel this term, with the team currently holding the unwanted distinction of being the leakiest defence in the division. This defensive vulnerability has been particularly evident at their home ground.
Medina acknowledged this concern, specifically highlighting their home form as an area requiring urgent improvement. The midfielder believes establishing their stadium as a fortress is essential for their campaign moving forward.
“What worries me most is conceding so many goals at home,” he admitted, “because we need to grow in that area and make ourselves strong on our own patch.”
Cup Excitement on Hold
While Medina is laser-focused on league matters, he couldn’t help but express some anticipation for the midweek cup fixture against top-flight Celta.
He described the upcoming Copa del Rey encounter as “beautiful” and “exciting” for both the club and its supporters, noting the opportunity to test themselves against “a big club” known for playing attractive football.
For Albacete, currently battling in Spain’s second tier, the cup provides a welcome distraction from their league struggles, though Medina’s professional approach shows exactly why he’s emerged as a key figure at the club.
If they can sort out those defensive issues at home against Málaga this weekend, they’ll head into Wednesday’s cup tie with renewed confidence – and perhaps then Medina can properly enjoy his special reunion.