Striker ÁngelBaena, who arrived at Sabadell with the season already underway, has managed to establish himself in the squad in just a few weeks. In his first two games as a starter, he has scored three goals, including a double against Ceuta that secured the team's first home victory. His performance comes at a critical moment, since the usual scorer, Gioacchini, is out of action due to a knee injury that will keep him out for practically the entire season.
After the match against Ceuta, Baena gave an interview to RadioSabadell in which he stressed that his contribution goes beyond the networks. "I'm here for the team, to help in whatever way it can. If it can be with goals, much better," he said. He added that when he fails to score, he will continue to contribute by “running, helping, pressing, going into space, everything he can at the service of the team.” The player highlighted the importance of collective solidarity, describing the second half of the game as a “wild rush of running, of pressing”; Edgar's expulsion added an element of intensity to the game.
Baena described the victory as “a 100% team victory” and highlighted the resilience of the team. “This team has that soul,” he said, emphasizing that “in the end you always have to continue, even if it's a draw or a defeat.” Despite being at the top of the table, the forward clarified that the locker room does not focus on “points or classification”, since the competition is “super long”.
Sabadell's immediate objective is to maintain the momentum achieved in Ceuta. The club is preparing for its next match, scheduled for Sunday against Burgos, where the continuity of Baena's offensive performance and the team's cohesion will be key to continuing to advance in the table.