Sevilla defender Suazo: The goal is not to suffer

Published Jul 26, 10:07 AM UTC

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Sevilla FC defender Gabriel Suazo spoke to the media after his team's 0-0 draw against Córdoba in the IV Puertas de Córdoba Trophy, which Sevilla won on penalties. Suazo, who wore the captain's armband in the second half, expressed pride in the academy players for showing they can compete. He noted the team is gaining rhythm and understanding the manager's ideas, but lacked finishing in the final third. Suazo emphasized the squad's short-term goals of scoring goals and keeping clean sheets, and the broader objective of not suffering and giving more joy to fans. He also spoke about the honor of captaining the club and his desire to help teammates. Sevilla's next preseason test is against Ceuta on Sunday.

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Updated: 24/07/2026 - 11:22 CEST By: Rocío Guevara

Sevilla Win Puertas de Córdoba Trophy on Penalties

Gabriel Suazo analyzed Sevilla's performance in his media appearance at the Nuevo Arcángel following the draw in the IV Puertas de Córdoba Trophy against Córdoba. García Plaza's side were crowned champions in the penalty shootout after Theo Zidane missed and Isaac Romero converted the decisive kick.

Result: Córdoba 0 (4) – 0 (5) Sevilla
Sevilla wins the Puertas de Córdoba Trophy on penalties
LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 preseason calendar

The Nervión-based team will continue their preparations this Sunday (9:00 PM) with a new test against Ceuta.

Suazo on Team Performance and Academy Players

"We keep gaining rhythm, very proud of the academy players because they showed they can compete and earn a place. I'm very happy for them, and they had chances. In the second half we picked up the pace and we lacked finishing up front, and it's a good step to keep growing."

— Gabriel Suazo

Captain's Armband and Club Identity

Suazo wore the captain's armband in the second half:

"It's an honor. I'm just one more in the group and I want to help my teammates, that's what I did last season. If they decide I should be, I'll be happy and proud to represent this institution with which I feel very identified and with how the people vibrate."

Season Objectives

Regarding the upcoming season, Suazo outlined the squad's clear objectives:

"Keep growing, improving step by step, and we are understanding the manager's idea. The goal is not to suffer and to give more joy to our fans. We set short-term goals — score goals and keep a clean sheet. Last year the manager came in a complicated situation and we managed to pull through by working. We are understanding his way of seeing football and we want to create an identity that captivates the Sevilla fans."

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LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: Suazo: "El objetivo es no sufrir"

Original language: ES

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