Matthias Almeida: Although the defeat was disappointing, the players' willpower and determination deserve recognition.

2026-01-14 03:29

After Sevilla's 0-1 defeat to Celta Vigo, head coach Mattias Almeida pointed out that the team's attitude had improved compared to the previous game, but he also expressed regret over the loss.

Matthias Almeida, speaking about Ruben Vargas' latest injury, said: "We are very sorry that he could have brought the energy we have been craving as a substitute. Today, against a strong opponent, the team's performance was clearly different from what we expected."

“We successfully limited their attack, but we remained weak in the attacking third. This is a challenge because although we were able to control the game, win back more possession, and put pressure on them, we ultimately needed to score goals to win the match.”

"Although the loss is frustrating, I saw the tremendous effort the players put in. They showed great determination and resilience during this challenging and risky period. I am very satisfied with their performance so far and only hope that they continue to work hard and remain patient and calm during difficult times."

Finally, he emphasized that the match should have ended in a draw, stating, "I reiterate that so far, I have never seen any team completely dominate us for 90 minutes. Football matches are often decided by details, and today we missed a penalty opportunity. We failed to capitalize on our chance, but since our opponents also failed to score, the match will ultimately end 0-0."

“The opponent launched several counter-attacks, but we lacked the qualities we expected from Alexis Sanchez and Ruben Vargas. Adnan Januzaj had a chance, but we had to substitute two players at once.”