Deportivo coach Antonio Hidalgo praised Sevilla's solidity after his team's 0-1 home defeat on Wednesday. Miguel Sierra's 52nd-minute goal decided the La Liga match, ending the hosts' unbeaten run.
Hidalgo said his side paid for their mistakes against a well-drilled opponent. "Sevilla is a solid and well-worked team," the manager told reporters. He explained that his players lacked freshness in both defence and attack, attributing it to a disrupted pre-season for some.
The win keeps Sevilla in fourth place in the table with 13 points, five behind leaders Barcelona. The team's stats reflect their current form as they prepare for a major test.
The Deportivo boss, who had fielded Yeremay and Angeliño on the left flank to little effect, chose to look forward. He said the focus is now on the next game against Betis, which comes with an extra day's rest. The result means Sevilla are now on a two-game winning streak in the league.
The report in full is at Marca - Primera
