LeandroCabrera, RCDEspanyol's Uruguayan centre-back, highlighted the 1‑0 victory over LaCerámica, where his team's goal allowed the team to leave the relegation zone. The club's forward, who had been interim after the dismissal of ManoloGonzález, described the victory as “very important” and “a great relief” for the team.
The goal came in the 60th minute, when Cabrera took advantage of a powerful cross from BryanPérez. The Uruguayan commented that “I was half fishing and Bryan's tremendous cross fell on me,” adding that luck in placing my foot correctly caused the ball to enter the net. According to him, the match was “very demanding at all levels” and the team “fought and, luckily, they achieved it.”
Cabrera also reflected on the situation of the club after González's departure. “Emotionally we had to overcome the dismissal of Manolo, a coach who gave us a lot,” he said, noting that the team failed to give the ending it deserved at that stage. He commented that the arrival of SergioGarcía as interim and the brief intervention of EderSarabia, which will be made official on Wednesday, generated “restrained anger and frustration,” but that the group handled the situation spectacularly.
Regarding the absence of players like ClemensRiedel, AndoniGorosabel, UrkoGonzálezdeZárate and ÀlexCalatrava, Cabrera explained that Sergio made all decisions with the authority granted to him by the club. “It is no surprise that decisions were made that were surprising, but they were for everyone,” he stated, emphasizing that the team remained in Barcelona and that the elections were made with the intention of improving the squad.
Espanyol, who have remained in the relegation zone, celebrate the victory as a crucial step to avoid relegation. With EderSarabia at the helm, the club hopes to consolidate its position and continue fighting for permanence in the league.