Vilda: Facing the Algerian national team requires the best performance from the "Atlas Lionesses."

Spanish coach Jorge Vilda confirmed that the Moroccan women's national football team, known as the "Atlas Lionesses," is ready to face the Algerian national team tomorrow, Thursday, in the second round of the group stage of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, emphasizing that the group's goal is to achieve victory and secure qualification for the quarter-finals.

Vilda explained on Wednesday, during the press conference preceding the match, that the victory in the first match provided the team with a good start; however, he stressed that this is now in the past, stating that the focus is entirely on the upcoming confrontation.

The "Atlas Lionesses" coach added that the outcome of the match will be determined by the performance of the players on the field, not by what has been achieved previously.

The Spanish coach considered the Algerian team to be a well-organized and tough opponent, especially defensively, highlighting that they have a good record in keeping clean sheets and have shown significant improvement in their attacking play, whether through counter-attacks or set pieces; this will require the best from the Moroccan team.

Vilda pointed out that winning tomorrow's match will bring the Moroccan team significantly closer to reaching the quarter-finals, affirming that this goal serves as a great motivation for the players, who possess a strong ambition and a continuous desire to achieve victories, noting that the group is experiencing a family atmosphere and strong team spirit.

In discussing tactical aspects, the "Lionesses" coach clarified that the Algerian team relies on tight organization and a solid defensive block; however, he does not expect them to easily relinquish possession, given that they have players skilled in building play from the back and progressing with the ball, indicating that the tactical battle will be strongly present on the field.