Undaunted by the disappointing defeat they suffered in the match against Machida, Gamba demonstrated their team's rebound mentality by scoring four goals against Yokohama F･Marinos, their highest total this season.
Not only did they get three points, but Alano, who returned to the starting line-up, scored a brilliant opening goal, and JEBALI, who came on in the second half, also showed his sharp play and scored his first league goal of the season. Despite Handa's suspension, the team showed its full potential.

Although Gamba is ranked high in the league, the EMPEROR'S CUP Cup is one of the most important titles they should aim for this season. The 3rd Leg of the EMPEROR'S CUP against Miyazaki is a very busy schedule with only three days between games, and there is also a match against Tosu on the weekend with only three days between games, but Head Coach Poyatos has expressed his determination to "catch two rabbits at once."
"The EMPEROR'S CUP is an important tournament for the club, and as we overcome each tournament, we will attract the expectations of many people. This will be an important match to meet those expectations."

Head Coach Poyatos is well aware that upsets occur every year in the early stages of the EMPEROR'S CUP , which is held in parallel with the league games. That is why he is prepared to send out his best players to win.
"It's difficult to win a starting spot at Gamba, and there's competition there too. Alano won everyone's hearts when he scored a goal in the match against Yokohama F･Marinos," said Head Coach Poyatos. JEBALI, who scored his first goal of the season in the league, is also clearly showing his sharp movements and is one of the players who is fired up to score in two consecutive matches in the EMPEROR'S CUP, but no matter who is on the pitch, "it will be important to move the ball quickly with quick ball circulation. And I think we can cause damage with counterattacks from switching," said Head Coach Poyatos.

Although it is still early days of the EMPEROR'S CUP, the players are highly motivated. Kurokawa, who has played in every league match, said, "Because we lost the Levain Cup, the EMPEROR'S CUP will be even more important. The match against Miyazaki is an important match for us in our quest for the title," despite the busy schedule.

In the Levain Cup, Gamba lost their first away game as the top team. They will be playing at Ichigo Miyazaki Shintomi Soccer Stadium for the first time, and it is said that they may surpass the record attendance of 2,932 people recorded last season. However, "As this is our first time at this stadium, it will be important to get into the game well, and we cannot let the other team get carried away. We will go into the game with the mindset of finishing the game in the first half," said Kurokawa, emphasizing their overwhelming attitude from the start.

Meanwhile, Miyazaki is currently in 18th place in the J3 League. They have yet to win their last five games, drawing three and losing two, and like Gamba, they have a busy schedule with games coming up on the weekend. However, Miyazaki, who advanced to the 3rd Leg of the EMPEROR'S CUP for the first time in the club's history, also beat Iwata 2-1 away in the 2nd Leg, achieving a giant-killing feat. Head Coach Poyatos is wary of Fujiwara, whom he coached during his time at Tokushima, as "a player who is good with his feet and strong in one-on-one situations," but no matter who is on the pitch, they will surely be highly motivated to challenge Gamba.
Just like in the league matches, they will play with a style of giving it their all in each battle that comes their way and will not allow Miyazaki to cause any upsets.