Ona Batlle does not see Spain as the favorite in the Olympic Games

Ona Batlleinternational player FC Barcelonanot taking into account the Choosing Spanish favorite with Games in Paris although he warned, in an interview with Efe Agency, that the team is traveling to the Olympic event “with great enthusiasm” and with the challenge to “reach the top” and try to win gold ending the great career of the current team world champion

From the concentration of the team coached by Montse Tomé in the Soccer City of Las Rozas (Madrid), the 25-year-old full-back declared that the big challenge of the squad is to “give three hundred percent” in a tournament that is defined as “short, but intense” and where the team came “very motivated”, because they see themselves capable of “doing everything”.

The Blaugrana praised the coach: “Montse Tomé is a very professional coach and he knows what he wants, he tells us everything he wants on the field, sends a good game, the desire to have the ball and attack.”

Batlle emphasized the importance of the preparatory matches against the Czech Republic and Belgium to accumulate minutes, correct the nuances and be more effective in front of the goal, in addition to reaffirming that they “always play to win. ” He also emphasized the “high intensity and competitiveness” taking place in each training session with an eye on Paris 2024.

Praise for the Brazilian team

Regarding the rivals in the group stage of the Games, he especially praised the Brazilian team, for the quality of its players, their style of play and their physical power, in addition to highlighting the American team as a favorite, with whom they will face. each in the final stage of the contest.

Regarding League F, he considered that “having a shorter league” and reducing the inequality between teams would help raise the level and competitiveness of the competition, as is the case in the English league.

“They’re getting a lot stronger, and I think that’s good for the level of the League to rise,” Battle highlighted about Real Madrid’s signings this season. With the arrival of Eva Navarro, a teammate in the national team, at the white club, he emphasized the desire to face him as a winger who is “aggressive and faces a lot.”

Wait for Aleixandri with open arms

He also gave his opinion on the rumors that Laia Aleixandri could sign for FC Barcelona. The defense stressed that he was a “very good soccer player” and that they were trying to convince him. “I hope he will be my partner” next season, he hopes.

He also referred to the success of the men’s team in the Euro Cup. “It was something very nice and I hope we can continue winning,” concluded the defender, who wanted to convey the pride of the women’s team for the victory of Luis de la Fuente’s team.

The players of the Spanish team are concentrated in Ciudad del Fútbol de las Rozas (Madrid), before going to Nantes (France), where the team will play its first match in the group stage, on July 25, against Japan.