Manolo González: "I'm proud of the team, they competed well"

Espanyol manager Manolo González expressed pride in his team's performance following a 1-2 loss to Real Madrid at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat on August 22. Despite the defeat, González emphasized that his squad competed effectively against a high-caliber opponent.

During the post-match press conference, the coach highlighted the team's resilience throughout the contest. The remarks focused on the competitive nature of the match despite the unfavorable final result against the visiting side.