Sevilla FC welcomed its new under-21 international goalkeeper, FranGonzález, with a triumphant debut in the Copa del Rey. The team, led by Luis GarcíaPlaza, easily defeated Sporting de Hortaleza 3‑0 in the first round, ensuring continuity in the competition and offering the newly signed player the opportunity to mark his first official appearance with the colchoneros.
González arrived at the club in the summer from RealMadrid, where he had trained in the youth team and had stood out as one of the most promising goalkeepers of his generation. In the match against Sporting de Hortaleza, the young goalkeeper was safe and confident, making several key saves that allowed him to maintain the advantage and consolidate the victory. The performance was enough for coach GarcíaPlaza to include him in the starting eleven, although the undisputed starter, OdysseasVlachodimos, remains the first option in the position.
“It is a special match, it is the debut and we have seen that the Cup is cool,” González commented after the match. The goalkeeper expressed his enthusiasm for the competition and the excitement felt by both the fans and the team. "We are all excited, both the fans and us. We are going to try to go as far as possible," he added, underlining the group's motivation to advance in the cup. Despite the presence of a lesser rival, González seemed focused and assured that his team had planned not to give them any chance of a comeback.
Sevilla's immediate objective is the next duel against Getafe, scheduled for this Sunday. "The team wants to be where we are, we want to fight to be there. We are going to go to Getafe to fight for the three points," concluded the goalkeeper, indicating that the squad is determined to maintain its position in the table and to continue competing in all competitions. With the victory over Sporting de Hortaleza and the promise of a solid performance in the next round, Sevilla FC moves forward with confidence in its season campaign.