The remarks came late Thursday evening after Sevilla played out a scoreless 0-0 draw against Córdoba CF before securing the IV Trofeo Puertas de Córdoba via a penalty shootout. Head coach Luis García Plaza split his squad across the two halves at the Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, fielding a lineup dominated by academy prospects in the opening period before introducing senior first-team regulars after the break.
Suazo Stresses Realism and Praises Academy Talents
“We are continuing to pick up rhythm, and I am very proud of the academy players,” Suazo told reporters in post-match comments. “They showed that they can compete and earn a place here in the first team.”
When pressed on the expectations for the months ahead, Suazo kept his assessment direct.
Tactical Experimentation in Córdoba
Thursday’s fixture served as a crucial laboratory for García Plaza as he evaluated depth across his roster. The managerial decision to deploy two entirely distinct XIs provided a rare extended look at the club’s youth pipeline against a stubborn Córdoba side managed by Iván Ania.
The first-half formation relied heavily on members of the youth setup, who maintained defensive shape against sustained pressure from the hosts. After the interval, the introduction of established first-team figures shifted the tempo, allowing Sevilla to gain a greater share of possession. Despite creating several half-chances, neither side broke the deadlock during regulation time, leading directly to the spot-kick decider that handed the visiting side the pre-season trophy.
Pre-Season Trajectory and Next Steps
For Suazo and his teammates, the immediate focus shifts back to the training ground in Seville.
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