Sevilla coach Luis Garcia admitted that Levante are in good form and the team must give their all in the match to meet the challenge.
2026-04-23 11:35
Ahead of the match against Levante, Luis Garcia held a fairly detailed press conference. He acknowledged that the opponents were in good form, but he remained confident in his team, believing they could replicate their excellent performance against Atletico Madrid.
At the press conference, Luis Garcia said, "The team's training participation is currently very high, with almost everyone present. We have arranged for three players to rotate and rest, and Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcao are not included in the squad for this match. This is certainly a positive sign, but it also means that some players will be unable to play, which is regrettable because everyone is very dedicated in training. I also want to thank them for their professionalism. We have 27 players training together, but only 11 can play in each match."
“The players are very focused in training. They know we are at a crucial stage of the season, and every aspect is vital. The victories a few days ago have given us some confidence, but we must continue to focus on preparing for tomorrow's game. This match is very important; the opponent will definitely go all out, and we must respond with the same intensity. If we can continue the performance we showed against Atletico Madrid, we have a chance to win.”
Luis Garcia, speaking about his opponent's form, said: "Levante needs serious analysis; they've improved significantly under their new manager. I think they're currently in their best form this season, with a lot of confidence. For us, it's either play at a high level or we might get beaten. If we perform well, we can still create chances. But statistically, they've only lost one of their last six games, while we've only won one, which reflects the difference in our current form. However, we just won our last game and have regained our confidence."
“I think we’ve improved in our style of play. Starting with the game against Oviedo, we’ve made limiting their chances our top priority. That 1-0 game was the only one we conceded, and even though they were down to ten men, they still created some chances. Against Atletico Madrid, we had some defensive lapses in the first half, but our second half was near perfect. Overall, we’ve definitely improved in our style of play since the Oviedo game.”
"We are constantly growing and gradually developing some automated systems of teamwork. The more we train, the higher my expectations become for the team's ball control. I expect Sevilla to perform even better than they did against Atletico Madrid, because good times always come. As I mentioned before, the atmosphere against Atletico Madrid was a huge motivator, pushing us to run at full speed and ultimately win the game. Now we will face a similar environment. They will have strong home support, and when the fans truly believe in the team, they will give their all. We must deliver another high-quality performance; there is no other choice."
“Levante beat us 3-0 here before, and of course I hope we can win this time. But overall, the goal difference could be huge, and I hope I’m wrong. If we can win, it will be a big step forward, not just because it’s two consecutive wins. If we can maintain the momentum from the past few days when we return home, then we have the ability to remain unbeaten.”
“The fans’ performance the past few days has been incredible; their enthusiasm is the same as what I’ve felt when I came here as an opponent. If we can win tomorrow, it will be a significant step forward. If we lose, it will be a heavy blow for us. But the real test will come during the game, when you have to decide whether to go all out. If we can win, we will have made significant progress, and the players are focused on that goal. However, Levante are equally motivated, and we must try our best to be better than them.”
Image source: Internet/Sevilla official website
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