Federico Barba Optimistic Persib Will Continue Home Dominance Against Persik Kediri (Terjemahan langsung sesuai permintaan, tanpa alternatif dan tanpa menampilkan jumlah karakter)

Persib Bandung defender Federico Barba emphasized his team's determination to maintain positive momentum when facing Persik Kediri in week 25 of the Super League 2025/2026. The match is scheduled at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (GBLA), Bandung City, on Monday night.

Persib approaches this match with high confidence, especially due to their consistent home performance. Full support from supporters at GBLA is believed to be a key strength for Maung Bandung.

“Every time we play at home, we feel very strong together and we want to continue that positive trend,” stated Barba.

Beyond home advantage, Barba noted his team had extended preparation time for this match, giving Persib an edge in refining strategies against Persik Kediri.

“We have more time to prepare this time. We know what they do,” he said.

However, the Italian player cautioned that Persik Kediri isn't an easy opponent, acknowledging the visitors' quality play especially in ball possession.

Barba stressed the importance of maintaining focus throughout the match to secure three points at home.

On another note, Barba shared positive updates regarding the Persib Squad condition, with several previously injured players returning to team training.

He stated their return increased training intensity and brought fresh energy to match preparations.

“Many of our players have recovered, which is excellent for training since we need 100% effort to win. That's what we're doing now,” he explained.

Barba added that playing before home supporters provides significant mental motivation for Persib players.

He hopes GBLA's atmosphere will be an additional factor helping the team maintain their positive trend throughout the season.