In an interview, Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, known as Míchel, has opened up about his personal experiences, revealing how high-level football can affect psychological well-being. The coach, now in his fifth year at the Montilivi bench, highlighted that professional sports are not inherently beneficial for mental health, but he has found ways to distance himself from its more negative aspects.

Míchel recalled his origins in Vallecas, where he learned fundamental values such as solidarity and humility. These principles, instilled by his grandmother and mother, have been pillars in his life and career, helping him navigate an environment often dominated by money and egos.

The coach confessed to having needed psychological help both as a player and as a coach. He debuted with Rayo Vallecano at a very young age, and the pressure and expectations were overwhelming. Later, during his time as Rayo Vallecano coach, he experienced a panic attack after achieving promotion to Primera División, an episode he attributed to accumulated stress and responsibility.

Míchel openly advocates for seeking psychological support, demystifying the idea that it is a sign of weakness. He continues to work with a sports psychologist and has visited a psychiatrist for personal matters, without any shame. This openness helps break taboos in the world of football, where mental health is beginning to be a less stigmatized topic.