Romero and Correia praise Sevilla’s team spirit after Osasuna win

Isaac Romero and Félix Correia praised Sevilla’s team spirit after the 2-0 win over Osasuna at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Both forwards scored, with Youssouf Fofana providing the assist for each goal. The result took Sevilla to 17 points.

Romero said the team had prepared carefully and understood the need to respond. “We knew this match mattered. We had worked hard throughout the week and talked about the importance of keeping a clean sheet. We did that and took our chances,” he said.

The forward also admitted he had not felt comfortable early in the game. Sevilla began slowly, he said, and he was not yet finding his rhythm on the pitch. After the opener, however, the side managed the match and kept the ball. Romero also pointed to the closeness within the dressing room: “We have built a great family. We all get on really well, and most of us are young.”

Romero scored in the 24th minute and credited Fofana, who supplied the assist: “Fofa played a really good ball to me. I didn’t hesitate and hit it as well as I could.” Félix Correia added the second in the 82nd minute. Pleased to have scored at home, the Portuguese winger called it a fine occasion in front of the supporters and said it was important to win after the matches against Levante and Real Madrid. He said he was happy with his form but wanted more: “I’m happy and confident, but I want more. I’m already thinking about scoring in the next match.”

The victory came after a difficult run in which Sevilla had collected just one point across three matchdays and were looking to return to winning ways. Correia also spoke warmly of Seville, its people and the atmosphere at the stadium.

Opposing coach Arrasate accepted that Sevilla deserved the win. He said he had expected a two-striker formation, but that Sevilla’s midfield allowed the side to change systems and make its approach work to its advantage. For Romero and Correia, the result also underlined the value of the team’s collective response.