{"id":899063,"date":"2026-04-14T13:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/luis-garcia-sevilla-boss-makes-surprise-admission-about-super-eagles-star-in-win-over-atletico\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:13:32","slug":"luis-garcia-sevilla-boss-makes-surprise-admission-about-super-eagles-star-in-win-over-atletico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/14\/luis-garcia-sevilla-boss-makes-surprise-admission-about-super-eagles-star-in-win-over-atletico\/","title":{"rendered":"Luis Garcia: Sevilla boss makes surprise admission about Super Eagles star in win over Atletico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"750\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Soccer Luis Garcia: Sevilla boss makes surprise admission about Super Eagles star in win over Atletico\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/5XUHxAAuIxEGVVdM7FZ37mSpfhY=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1075914677.jpg\" srcset data-sizes=\"auto\" data-expand=\"700\"><\/p>\n<p>Luis Garcia Plaza, head coach of Sevilla FC, gives instructions. Copyright: ImagoxJosexLuisxContrerasx<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/tag\/sevilla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sevilla<\/a> head coach Luis Garcia was in awe of a Super Eagles attacker in his side&#8217;s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Ram\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez Pizju\u00e1n on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The clash was a must-win for Los Rojiblancos, as they were on a run of five games without a victory, and in 17th place on the La Liga table, just above the relegation spots.<\/p>\n<p>After the loss against Real Oviedo, <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/la-liga-sevilla-akor-adams-ejuke-oviedo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">masked fans waited for the Sevilla players at the training ground to air their grievances<\/a> about the club&#8217;s poor form, causing the players to improve against Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>While Diego Simeone benched his entire starting lineup, bar Juan Musso, from the mid-week UEFA Champions League win against Barcelona, Sevilla took advantage to claim all three points.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/Sfu3SWv0BeqjaeXSgb7Evtx6ZN8=\/4000x2666\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1073907171.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Akor Adams celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano\"><figcaption>Akor Adams celebrates after scoring the 1-0 during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Rayo Vallecano. Copyright: ImagoxAntonioxPozox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Get Our Sports News First \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Sevilla: Luis Garcia wowed by Ademola Lookman&#8217;s performance<\/h2>\n<p>Akor Adams broke the deadlock inside ten minutes, tucking away his spot-kick brilliantly to put Sevilla ahead. Javier Bonar levelled the scores for Atletico in the 35th minute before Nemanja Gudelj put Sevilla up again just before half-time.<\/p>\n<p>Simeone introduced Ademola Lookman in the 71st minute, and the Super Eagles attacker sparked life into a dormant Atletico attack, a sequence Garcia took note of.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe second half, for me, was perfect. I don&#8217;t remember any chance from them, bar Lookman&#8217;s last, which we&#8217;ve been a little open. We have made a tactical change that has gone very well for us, the players have interpreted it very well,\u201d the 53-year-old said in quotes relayed by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/futbol\/sevilla\/2026\/04\/12\/garcia-plaza-segunda-parte-camino-seguir.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marca<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4157\" height=\"2771\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/UmmogQZ1KvQsIeoB0NFO8SnCKyQ=\/4157x2771\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F03%2Fimago1074813404.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal\"><figcaption>Ademola Lookman of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal. Copyright: ImagoxOscarxJ.xBarrosox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cAfter the goal, we took a step back that I don&#8217;t want us to. In their goal they take us out on the flank and we have to go out fast to press. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat&#8217;s where it cost us, and it&#8217;s a little bit of the fear we have. Even me, when Lookman came on, I almost sh*t myself alive. I liked the team that after the game went level, we took another step forward again,\u201d the former Getafe coach concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In Lookman&#8217;s 19 minutes on the pitch, he came close to scoring once, but his attempt from the edge of the box went just wide.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2666\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/7bn5Eyie-JIs6lfl-QYaqbT87DY=\/4000x2666\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.soccernet.ng%2Fmain%2F2026%2F04%2Fimago1075929324.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Sevilla FC head coach Luis Garcia\"><figcaption>Sevilla FC head coach Luis Garcia. Copyright: ImagoxAntonioxPozox<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sevilla&#8217;s win against Atletico Madrid moved them into 16th on the La Liga table, although they&#8217;re still just two points above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img alt=\"<!-- Author Start -->Adefolahan Guerreiro<!-- Author End -->&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/0f64d35abfd960f4a5a400c4bb517f7f0be6c48b655560fbdd37e59d9fc9ca58?s=80&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g&#8221;  height=&#8221;80&#8243; width=&#8221;80&#8243; loading=&#8221;lazy&#8221; decoding=&#8221;async&#8221;>\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/guerreiro\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tAdefolahan Guerreiro\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tAdefolahan is a multilingual sports journalist and football writer whose work spans outlets like Soccernet Nigeria, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz. <\/p>\n<p>With a sharp eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and global perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross-cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers around the world.<br \/>\nHis portfolio includes interviews with top Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, Sikiru Alimi, Sodiq Ismaila, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.<\/p>\n<p>A devoted Borussia Dortmund fan, Adefolahan thrives on the emotion and rhythm of the beautiful game. Away from work, he\u2019s a sci-fi enthusiast and series lover who enjoys exploring how sport, storytelling, and culture collide.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2026\/04\/luis-garcia-sevilla-super-eagles-atletico.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Adefolahan Guerreiro<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Luis Garcia Plaza, head coach of Sevilla FC, gives instructions. Copyright: ImagoxJosexLuisxContrerasx Sevilla head coach Luis Garcia was in awe of a Super Eagles attacker in his side&#8217;s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Ram\u00f3n S\u00e1nchez Pizju\u00e1n on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. 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