«I believe you have to go after the goal (title) step by step, playing the match, seeing where the rival's weaknesses and strengths are to counter them and attack them,» expressed Méndez, who recognized the virtues of the green team.
Alianza was practically off the radar to reach a final, but I think the coach (Jair Palacios) has a lot to do with that. If you don't play the final step by step, with hierarchy, knowing that you have a great rival and a great coach like Jair Palacios in front of you, things can go badly for you,» admitted Plaza Amador's coach, Mario Méndez.
Plaza Amador arrives with the "favorite" tag for the Clausura 2025 final, a shirt that Plaza Amador's coach, Mario Méndez, does not believe in and acknowledges the merits of Alianza FC. Colombian coach Jair Palacios seeks to give Alianza its second star in the top tier of Panamanian football.
Regarding the favoritism of Plaza Amador, Palacios sees it in the name and players, but also considers that Alianza must demonstrate work and attitude on the field.
Alianza goes for its second star with Palacios The coach Jair Palacios is living another final with tranquility, "we are not going to rush, or let ourselves be carried away by the moment, but rather well structured, well focused," retorted Palacios.
In the history of Panamanian football, Plaza Amador has eight titles and is going for its ninth star, while Alianza seeks its second crown in the top tier of Spanish football.
"There is great respect for Palacios and Alianza. I believe that we must be focused, 100% mentally prepared that it will not be an easy game and that we have to play on equal terms to achieve the goal (title)," emphasized the Plaza Amador coach.
"The People's Team" is going for its ninth star, while the "Perico" squad aspires to win its second title in Panamanian football, when both teams face this Saturday at the Rommel Fernández stadium at 6:00 p.m. in the Clausura 2025 final of the LPF.
"We try not to see ourselves as favorites. He knows that structure, he has already been a champion," retorted Méndez. The Colombian has already been in this instance, has been champion with Árabe Unido, Plaza Amador, the defunct Río Abajo and the same Alianza, he admits that he lives this 2025 final differently.
Palacios states that he is experiencing a final different from the previous ones, with a group of young players who "were not mentally structured and have already structured themselves for what they wanted (the final) and he thanks God for that," said the coach.
