Forward Lucas Pérez appeared visibly emotional after Cádiz CF's victory against CD Leganés, which secured the team's place in the First Division. The striker, who scored the opening goal, shared his joy for both his club and Deportivo de La Coruña's promotion.
"For Cádiz, I feel immense joy. We've ended the season happily, and personally, I'm very pleased to have scored the goal," stated the player, who also congratulated the Galician club.
Despite the euphoria, Pérez called for reflection: "We need to be self-critical. I believe Cádiz is capable of more." He acknowledged the difficulty of the match against an opponent who will fight until the last game for survival.
“"At home, I dreamed of that goal. That instinct doesn't get lost."
The player highlighted the collective effort of the locker room, mentioning Sergio and Imanol, and the importance of the fight to achieve their objective. Personally, he expressed satisfaction in overcoming initial doubts and contributing to the team during a delicate moment.
Pérez thanked the confidence placed in him and expressed his affection for the yellow club. He emphasized the fundamental role of the fans, whose atmosphere "gave me goosebumps" and was considered "fundamental" for the victory. "I came because of the affection and sense of belonging to this club," he stated.
The Galician footballer confessed that he had been imagining such a moment for a long time. "Since I was at home, I dreamed of that goal," he admitted, adding that "Cádiz was destined to be saved today" and that life has repaid him after his time at Deportivo.
Finally, Lucas Pérez invited the fans to enjoy the survival and sent a message of hope for the next season, concluding, "Hopefully, next season will be different."
