St. Gallen, currently struggling in the Conference League with only 4 points from 4 games, prepares to face Portuguese side Vitoria Guimaraes. Coach Enrico Maassen is determined to secure advancement despite setbacks, emphasizing that his team will not give up. The match marks their last home game of the year. St. Gallen recently extended the contract of injured striker Willem Geubbels, and captain Lukas Görtler aims to leverage their underdog status against a strong opponent. Issues with finishing remain a concern for the team.