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Valencia attacker Hugo Duro on Copa final: We're motivated, eager and ready for Saturday

Valencia attacker Hugo Duro says the players' focus is totally on the Copa del Rey final against Real Betis.

His goals were key both in the quarterfinals against Cádiz CF and in the semifinals against Athletic Club.

Duro said, “When the year began, who would have said that we were going to be here? Since we have reached the final, we have to enjoy it and, above all, win. Reaching a final is always difficult. Only two teams can get there, out all of us who started the competition. If it were easy, anyone would be able to be here. Now we have to enjoy April 23rd, and it is necessary that we win the final.

“The final is 50-50. It's one game, and with that motivation any team can win. Valencia CF already showed this against FC Barcelona in the 2019 final. The team are motivated, eager and ready for Saturday, so that we can win the trophy.

“If we did not believe in ourselves, it would be better not to even go to the final. We are convinced that we can win and we are going to do everything possible to lift the trophy. It would be a perfect Copa del Rey campaign, as long as Valencia CF end up winning. I hope Valencia CF win, and if I have to cheer from the bench and don't play a single minute, I'd take that in exchange for the victory. The important thing is the team, and winning the final no matter what."

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