Juanmi: "Winning at Home Was Essential"
Real Sociedad's Juanmi was relieved after his side's hard-fought 2-1 victory over Espanyol, emphasizing the importance of securing three points at home.
The Spanish forward scored the opening goal for La Real, which was followed by a stunning free-kick from Brais Méndez. Espanyol managed to pull one back in the second half, but Real Sociedad held on for a crucial win.
"Winning at home was essential," Juanmi stated after the match. "We knew it wouldn't be easy against a strong opponent like Espanyol. They made things difficult for us, but we were able to get the win in the end."
The victory keeps Real Sociedad in the hunt for European qualification, and Juanmi acknowledged the importance of building momentum for the remainder of the season. "We need to keep this winning feeling," he said. "The season is still long, and we want to continue climbing the table."
Juanmi's goal was his seventh in La Liga this season, demonstrating his consistent goal-scoring form. The Spaniard is proving to be a key player for Real Sociedad, providing both goals and creativity in attack.
Looking ahead, Real Sociedad faces a crucial fixture away to Real Madrid in the coming weeks. Juanmi and his teammates will need to be at their best to secure a positive result against the reigning La Liga champions.
This victory at home reinforces Real Sociedad's commitment to achieving their goals this season. With Juanmi playing a key role in attack, they will be looking to challenge for a top-four finish in the La Liga table.