The former Deportivo La Coruna attacker has enjoyed a good season so far and wants to end it on a high by lifting the UEFA Europa League title.
Atletico Madrid welcome Valencia to the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final double header fixtures.
Ahead of the crunch European match-up, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adrián-López-c3736, voiced his opinions on the tie while talking to media representatives.
First leg of the double header will be played at the Vicente Calderon and the Spanish U23 is gunning for victory against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863. He remarked that his team has worked hard all year with the ambition to reach the final of the Europe League and they are very
close to fulfilling their objectives.
Continuing on the topic, Adrian added that alongside his teammates he will give his best to triumph against Valencia in the semi-finals of the second tier European club competition.
The former Deportivo La Coruna striker anticipates a tough outing on Thursday, 19 April 2012, against Los Che. He stated that Valencia are a quality opposition who can take the match away from them, but was adamant that they can get a good result in front
of the Vicente Calderon faithful.
"It's an important match. We have worked hard all year, we are in the semi-finals and tomorrow we have to give everything in our field, knowing that it will be a tough match against Valencia, which is a good rival. We play in our stadium and we will give
everything to get a good result, "he said at a news conference.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Adrián-c3701 revealed that El Cholo’s charges do not need extra motivation for the European fixtures against Valencia as they know the importance of the two legged affair.
The prolific marksman reaffirmed their desire to play the final; an opportunity that does not fall in your path every day.
"We are working with a tremendous enthusiasm and knowing the importance of power it right to be in a final. I guess all that is a good result for Atletico and reach a final. Europa League final cannot be reached every day, "he added.
Atletico have the history on their side after beating Valencia in the inaugural competition two years ago, en route to lifting the trophy in 2009/10.
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