The RCD Espanyol coach, Manolo González, declared himself devastated after the 4‑3 defeat against Sestao River Club, his team's third consecutive defeat. In a press conference after the match, González described the match as “one of the worst days of my life,” noting that the result was not only a blow to the club, but also to his own morale as a coach.
González recalled the work carried out during the two and a half years he spent at the helm of Espanyol, highlighting the objectives achieved and the improvement in the team's performance. However, the shock of four goals conceded, many of them from set pieces, left him with a feeling of guilt and frustration. He explained that the concentration errors and defensive failures were “something that cannot be accepted at a professional level,” and that the series of goals against “has no explanation” beyond the lack of discipline in critical moments.
The coach also spoke about the emotional impact that the result has on his family, his team and the fans. He stated that his first concern is that of the fans, who “suffer” when the team does not win. “I want to apologize, but it is a game that we gave away,” he commented, emphasizing that the defeat has left a deep mark on the relationship with the club's fans.
Regarding his future, González indicated that he is not thinking about resigning at that moment, although he recognizes that the situation is “very hard.” “Now I want to be quiet for a while, reflect and see what happens tomorrow,” he said, leaving open the possibility of a decision in the coming days. The pressure on the coach intensifies when considering Espanyol's position in the table and the need to avoid the relegation zone.
The match also revealed that Sestao took advantage of set-piece opportunities, while Espanyol failed to defend their own scoring opportunities. The coach pointed out that the team's defense “has been difficult to explain” and that the second plays were crucial for the final result. Despite the frustration, González maintains the conviction that the club needs time to recover and that the season is not yet lost.
The next step for Espanyol will be to face its next rival in the hope of reversing the negative streak. Meanwhile, the coach faces pressure to prove that the team can overcome the crisis and avoid falling into the relegation zone. The club community is closely watching the upcoming matches, hoping that González's management can reverse the trend and restore the confidence of the fans.