With a minute to go to the end of the game, screams began to be heard from the stands of La Romareda and from the bench. They were of joy, and they were accompanied by hugs and smiles. They were the Espanyol players, who were already savoring the promotion after almost ten months of penance by LaLigaSmartBank. But it was a penance with a prize. “It was a priority objective, especially for our families and for the fans. We will all celebrate it together, they deserve it. It was a difficult year even though it seemed like it was already there, but perseverance gave it to us”Diego López commented.
The captains were the most euphoric, like David López, with tears in his eyes, dedicating the promotion also to those fans with whom he already hopes to meet again in the First Division. Adrián Embarba, jovial, was the most graphic: “We have been a great team. We will celebrate it, thanks for everything. This is for the parakeets”said the Madrilenian, author of 14 assists, who even had the 0-1 goal in a foul that Cristian Álvarez deflected, and who later celebrated it outside the stadium with some fans and at the hotel.
Also Sergi Darder, thoughtful, spoke of the change of chip that the players have made from the depression they suffered the previous year, the worst in the history of Espanyol, with a shameful decline in recent days. The metamorphosis of the Majorcan is also that of the parakeet team. “We are made of another paste, the fans have given us a lot, it is largely theirs. The players are on the field but the technicians and those behind the psychological issue help us. We are a family. I have remembered the year. past. We dedicate it to the people “he commented.
Despite not being very prone to interviews and statements, Francisco Rufete, sports director, was also excited on the microphones of Vamos. “We have a lot of pride, we dedicate it to the people. They will soon be in First with the team. We were up to the task. The decision-making and analysis we did at the time was good. We took a step back but with Vicente we have started a project and we have taken the first step “.
“We are happy, we have suffered but the fans deserve it. It seems easy but it is not. We take advantage of the first opportunity”, slipped Josep Maria Durán, CEO, who also added that “People will see the merit it has, in the field the money is not noticeable. I know this category very well.”