Overview
- The opening session at Mareo was held in public and drew a notable turnout of supporters, with Israel Villaseñor watching from the stands.
- Jiménez stressed vertical attacks and control in possession, telling players he seeks to reach the opponent’s last line whenever possible.
- The workout included activation drills, a tight-possession exercise involving most of the squad, and two small-sided matches with constant instruction from the coach.
- Squad availability was limited by goalkeeper Christian Joel’s injury, while Bernal completed most of his work separately from the group.
- He arrived before 8 a.m. to meet club staff, worked closely with assistants Álex Martínez and Emilio de Dios, and continued preparations for his first match on Sunday.