According to Fernandes, winning the competition would be a successful achievement, but it wouldn't necessarily change the overall outcome of their season. He emphasized the importance of obtaining silverware this year, but noted that it wouldn't rescue their season.

Looking ahead to the match against Athletic Bilbao, Fernandes acknowledged that the team will face extra motivation. The final will be hosted at Athletic's San Mames stadium if they emerge victorious, making it a challenging encounter. Fernandes emphasized the need for his team to be well-prepared.