Within Sevilla FC, particularly among the coaching staff and squad, there has been surprise and displeasure regarding the media's reaction to the lineup presented by Diego Simeone. Criticism has focused on the Argentine coach's rotations, who rested several key players in anticipation of crucial Champions League and Copa del Rey commitments.
However, the Andalusian club highlights the irony of these criticisms, given that Sevilla FC itself fielded six players from its youth academy, including three footballers from the reserve team: Oso, Manu Bueno, and Castrín. This number is only one academy player less than allowed by La Liga regulations, which require a minimum of seven first-team registered players on the field.
Sevilla FC coach, Luis García Plaza, has not hesitated to point out the difference in squad value, emphasizing the millions of euros represented by Atlético de Madrid's players on the field, such as Sorloth and Alex Baena. The club has even used its social media channels to highlight the presence of its young talents in the starting lineup.
“"Whoever wants to take away an iota of the victory, with just two players, what Sorloth and Baena cost, that answers itself."
For Sevilla FC, the academy players who started the match were Juanlu, Isaac, Kike Salas, in addition to the aforementioned Oso, Manu Bueno, and Castrín, demonstrating the team's commitment to homegrown talent.
