Sevilla FC remains focused on avoiding relegation after a season that has seen the team in a precarious position in the table. Coach Luis GarcíaPlaza, who has been firm and determined, stated that the club needs to win every game to stay 11 points away from the relegation zone, a distance that he would consider “very good” if it were achieved. The Madrid coach has made it clear that his main objective is to ensure permanence and will not be distracted by other concerns.
GarcíaPlaza, who has a long relationship with Levante, fondly remembers his time at the Granota club, where he spent three years. In the interview, he highlighted the quality of the rival team, describing it as “dynamic, with dedicated fans and phenomenal work.” The coach stressed that Levante deserves more points than they have obtained and that Sevilla must give “the best version” to be able to beat them. Despite the rivalry, the coach showed respect and empathy, remembering the permanence he achieved with 45 points and the promotion to Alavés that gave him an advantage in the last phase of the season.
The coach also recalled Sevilla's defeat against Levante in the previous campaign, when they lost 2‑0 thanks to a double from Iván Romero. GarcíaPlaza admitted that that game was the worst he had played last year and that the disappointment was great. However, he stated that the team has learned from that mistake and is now more stable and united than in the season at risk of relegation. “You have to give a lot of credit to the players for how they came together to resolve the situation,” he commented.
Regarding Sevilla's current situation, the coach emphasized the need to constantly score points. "If we win we will be 11 points away from relegation, which would be very good. Then I don't know what will happen, but the Primera is very tough," he explained. GarcíaPlaza also referred to the example of Espanyol, who achieved a great first half of the season, to illustrate the importance of maintaining solid performance throughout the campaign.
Finally, the coach addressed the controversy with the referee after the game against Villarreal. He stated that it is essential to support the referees and that mistakes are part of the game. "I'm wrong, the players are wrong. Another thing is that we can respectfully say that we believe a play could have gone differently," he concluded, showing his willingness to dialogue and remain calm in the press. With the season still underway, Sevilla seeks to consolidate its position and avoid the relegation zone, while the coach continues working for the team to achieve the stability it needs.