Jordi López (Atlètic Lleida): "This team is alive" after second consecutive victory

The Lleida coach highlighted the importance of the away win against a direct rival and praised the return of player Nil Sauret.

Silhouette of a football coach celebrating a victory from the pitch sideline, with blurred players in the background.
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Silhouette of a football coach celebrating a victory from the pitch sideline, with blurred players in the background.

Atlètic Lleida coach, Jordi López, celebrated the second consecutive away victory on February 2, emphasizing the strength and resilience shown by his squad.

The coach, originally from Cardedeu, stressed the difficulty of the match, noting that the opponent was a "great team that is not having luck," which did not make the win easier. He emphasized that the result proves the team is taking "steps forward both in training and in matches."

"Winning today shows that this team is alive."

Jordi López · Atlètic Lleida Coach
López also praised his players, especially the defensive line, stating they were "very good defensively, especially regarding order," and only faced danger from set pieces. Furthermore, he expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of the substitutions.
Finally, the coach highlighted the return of player Nil Sauret to the pitch as the "great news," following more than two months of inactivity. López explained that he simply told Sauret to "enjoy" his comeback.