Pimienta: "It's been evident that all the players are ready to contribute, including the academy youngsters."
UD Las Palmas' coach stated, "The players realized that if we didn't step up a bit, it would be tough. We've adjusted a few things, and the good attitude and the desire to win have resulted in the moment we took the lead in the game, the match was over."
García Pimienta spoke to UD Radio after the Na Capellera match, where UD Las Palmas secured passage to the next round of the Copa del Rey after overcoming CD Manacor (0-3). The yellow team's coach commented on the victory, "We're pleased. It was a complicated match because often the gap in categories is compensated by the modest team's drive and intensity." He added, "In the first half, Manacor had a few chances, but the quality of the players prevailed, and we're very happy to progress."
"The players realized that if we didn't step up a bit, it would be tough. We've corrected some things, and the good attitude and the desire to win made it so that, as soon as we took the lead, the match was over," he commented on the team's performance in the second half of the game.
"I'm also happy because this competition offers a chance for players who get less playtime. It's not a punishment, on the contrary, these games are beneficial. It's been evident that everyone is prepared, including the academy players," he concluded.