Sevilla academy product Miguel Sierra scores preseason winner, thanks coach for trust

Published Jul 27, 08:51 AM UTC

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Sevilla academy player Miguel Sierra scored the winning goal in a preseason friendly against Ceuta, played behind closed doors at the Estadio Jesús Navas. After the match, Sierra spoke to the club's official media, expressing gratitude for the trust shown by head coach Luis García Plaza. He noted that the team is working hard in preseason to prepare for the upcoming LaLiga season, which begins in three weeks. Sierra emphasized the importance of winning every game and the confidence that goals bring to forwards. He also highlighted the opportunities the club provides to youth academy players and his determination to make the most of them in training and matches.

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Updated: 27/07/2026 - 10:45 CEST By: Rocío Guevara

Match Overview

Sevilla secured a 2-1 preseason victory over Ceuta in a friendly played behind closed doors at the Estadio Jesús Navas in the Ciudad Deportiva. Academy product Miguel Sierra scored the winning goal.

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Sierra's Post-Match Comments

Speaking to the club's official media, Sierra reflected on the team's progress under manager Luis García Plaza and made a personal plea for more opportunities.

On the Team's Preseason Work

"The team is doing very important work in preseason. The manager is instilling in us that in three weeks we have LaLiga and we need to give the team playing time. We are working very well and we are going to face LaLiga in three weeks. Each game we play, we are feeling better, we know each other more, and we are doing a good job. We are feeling good physically and as a team. The important thing is to win, regardless of the opponent. In the end, we have to win every game because it's our obligation and that's what we work for."

On His Personal Performance

"The manager is trusting me and I thank him for that. I am feeling very good and I want to keep it up. And with a goal, which is the most important thing in football. For us forwards, what gives us confidence is the goal, and the more, the better."

On the Role of the Academy

"These are opportunities that the club gives us, we have to make the most of them, and that's what we are trying to do in every training session and every game until the end."

Source

LALIGA EA Sports // marcaWestern

Original headline: Miguel Sierra, el gol del Sevilla en la pretemporada: "El míster está confiando en mí"

Original language: ES

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