Sevilla Aims to Break 16-Year Curse Against Real Madrid
Sevilla's coach Garcia Pimienta expresses confidence ahead of the clash against Real Madrid, focusing on a strong performance to end their winless streak at Santiago Bernabeu.
Garcia Pimienta, head coach of Sevilla, addressed the media before their crucial La Liga clash against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. Pimienta expressed optimism about his team's form, highlighting their determination to compete fiercely and overcome past struggles.
“We are heading into this match with confidence,” Pimienta said. “If we can replicate the intensity we showed against Atletico Madrid, especially for a full 90 minutes, we will have a real chance to end our 16-year winless streak at the Bernabeu.”
Reflecting on their last encounter, Pimienta emphasized, “Records and stats are meant to be broken. We proved against Atletico that we can stand toe-to-toe with the best. Against Barcelona, we had 20 strong minutes; now, we need consistency throughout the game.”
The coach also discussed the emotional farewell of Jesus Navas, who recently played his final match at Sanchez-Pizjuan. Pimienta remarked, “It would be poetic to say goodbye to Navas with a historic win at the Bernabeu.”
Sevilla enters the match with notable absentees but remains focused on delivering a strong year-end performance. Real Madrid, led by Kylian Mbappe, presents a tough challenge, but Pimienta assured fans that Sevilla is ready to compete.