After Sevilla's draw with Alaves, head coach Mattias Almeida gave an interview to the club's official media.  

Matthias Almeida said: "In this game where another red card was issued, I mentioned that Juan Sánchez's dismissal completely changed our game plan. Although the decision was reasonable, the red card came very suddenly. After that, the situation of the game changed, and we had to improve our organization, which was exactly where we had been lacking before."  

"The lads played exceptionally well, showing great fighting spirit and also receiving support from the fans. I am satisfied with the result, especially considering that we were down to ten men for a significant portion of the game, almost the entire match."  

Despite the team's failure to secure a victory, the head coach still saw positive aspects in the game. He stated, "There were many highlights in the match, but obviously we wanted to win. When we were down to ten men, the situation completely changed, and the game became a test of order, sacrifice, and dedication. The team successfully held onto the goal and had some excellent defensive performances. This game provided a lot of experience that will be very valuable for future matches."  

“What I saw was a team that gave it their all, was eager to win, and fought with everything they had. The players left everything on the field, and even when things didn’t go as planned, their desire to win was always there, and that’s what matters most. I saw their dedication and team cohesion, and they proved it with their actions.”  

"A draw is important. Although we haven't won the last two games, if you look back at the results, you'll see a clear message: even with only ten men left, we never give up. This shows that as long as we maintain good organization, discipline, and fighting spirit, we will eventually achieve positive results."  

Matthias Almeida apologized for being sent off, saying, "I want to apologize to the fans, all Sevilla supporters, my family, and everyone who cares about me and follows my games, because my reaction after being sent off was too strong. I don't like injustice, and the decision to send me off seemed too easy. I see a lot of complaints in every game, but I neither provoked anyone nor insulted anyone. After being sent off, I lost my temper for a moment because I kept asking why, but the referee never explained."  

“If I insulted anyone, I would apologize to the referee, but I cannot condone the reverse. I disagree with everything that happened after I was sent off, but this kind of thing usually only happens to those who are ostracized. I have remained calm and have not acted rashly. Now, people tend to exaggerate the incident of my being sent off, but no one really knows the truth of the matter.”  

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