Alicante Will Not Change For Real Madrid Visit

Alicante are not going to change their style when they take on Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday and will be going out to entertain and take risks.

The Segunda B outfit's coach, José Carlos Granero, is relishing the prospect of taking on los Merengues and is remaining philosophical about the tie.

Rather than make any outlandish predictions, the trainer preferred to remain calm and enjoy the chance to test his players against the Spanish giants.

"I could use the old cliché's and say that I would like the tie to remain open for the second leg or that we wantt o draw or win, but the best result would be that people enjoy themselves and are proud of the team," he said.

"Our plan is to compete and prove that we are apable. We have to show them respect, but play like we always do and be daring.

"If I told the team to change their style that would be a mistake. We are going to try and play like always and take risks and then see what Madrid have."

With Real Madrid preparing for el Clásico against Barcelona on Sunday, Bernd Schuster is set to name several youngsters in his side, but Granero is not bothered.

"To us, we are not thinking about whether first team regulars or reserves are coming; Madrid are coming," he continued. "They may not be as focussed, but that is that."

"For us the best thing will be if we are ready, because it will be a great game and there is no pressure on us to win."

"They will not dazzle our players, as we have several players that have played against them in first division."