Sevilla Coach Manolo Jimenez: This Is The Best Real Madrid Team I Have Seen

Los Merengues won the game at the death...

By Arjun Miglani

Manolo Jimenez, Sevilla (Getty Images)
Sevilla suffered a heartbreaking loss to Real Madrid, but coach Manolo Jimenez found no shame in the defeat.

Speaking to Marca, Jimenez said, "This is the best Real Madrid team I have seen, and I have seen a lot."

"They played the electric football that they are famous for. They have players with height, power and speed.

"They had clear chances and we had counter-attacks, but it is diffcult."

Sevilla lost 3-2, having been two goals ahead.


 
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