Reus Deportiu prepares for the third decisive match against Calafell
The third match of these quarterfinals at the Palau d'Esports de Reus is a breath of fresh air for the locals. The feeling of tension simmers while Càndid Ballart, the coach, makes it clear that pressure is not optional: "We have to win and we have to advance".
This phrase is not a coach’s cliché before a sports battle; it is the raw and harsh reality of a team that needs to triumph tomorrow at Ortoll to keep the dream of staying in the competition alive.
The context of the quarterfinals series
The origin of the tension
Reus Deportiu and Calafell face off in a quarterfinal series that has not gone according to plan for the Reus side. With the tie even or close, this third match is the key moment. There is no room for error.
The home advantage factor
Returning to Ortoll means taking advantage of the home crowd’s strength, which will surely put pressure on to give players an extra boost. Càndid Ballart knows that this atmosphere can be a double-edged sword but, well managed, it can tip the balance.
‘𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞’
— Reus Deportiu (@ReusDeportiu) May 25, 2026
🎙️ The statements of Càndid Ballart before returning tomorrow to Ortoll in the third match of the series against Calafell. #ForçaReus pic.twitter.com/ZqNssOLe3d
Càndid Ballart’s statements before the match
A clear and direct message
Ballart’s words leave no room for doubt. This is not just any appointment; it is a moment where the need to win weighs more than ever. The phrase "we have to win and we have to advance" is the synthesis of the pressure the team lives under and the commitment it expects from its players.
The challenges the team faces
Reus Deportiu will have to show their best defensive and offensive play to overcome a Calafell that will not give up easily. Tension, strategy, and mental resilience will be key to tipping the balance.
What Reus Deportiu is playing for tomorrow at Ortoll
More than just a match
It is not just a sports duel, but a vital step to keep the season’s project alive. Advancing means continuing to aspire to titles and maintaining the fans’ trust.
The pressure of the quarterfinals
Playing in this phase means playing under constant pressure. But it is also the moment where heroes are decided and legends are built. Càndid Ballart and his squad know this.
Tomorrow at Ortoll, Reus Deportiu is not just playing a match, they are playing an opportunity that can mark the immediate future of the season.
There is no room for error. We have to win and we have to advance. Period.
Source of the article: Reus Deportiu
