Luis García Plaza, Sevilla coach, expressed his deep dismay after the incidents of violence that took place between Levante and Sevilla ultras on Monday morning, before the LaLiga match. In a press conference after the match, the Sevilla coach stated that he does not understand the tension between both teams, since "there is no rivalry" and that violence must be condemned in all its forms.
The coach stressed that violence “is outside of sport and life” and that it is necessary to identify those who throw bottles or cause disturbances, whether in Seville or any other stadium. García Plaza also made reference to the expulsion of Isaac Romero, who received two yellow cards after celebrating his goal in front of the Levantine fans, which caused bottles to be thrown. "The players are people. They insult you, they tell you everything and you can't do anything," he commented, underlining the need for discipline to be applied equally to players from large teams when they are left with ten.
The Sevilla coach, who arrived at Levante in one of the most difficult moments in the club's history, showed pride in his career at the red and white club. Despite the controversy surrounding his appointment, García Plaza stated that no one will take away the work he did at Levante and that his past there should not be a reason for criticism. With the season underway, Sevilla seeks to consolidate its position in the table and prevent external incidents from affecting the performance of its players. The team's next match will be against Real Betis, where the coach hopes that discipline and concentration will prevail over any distraction.