Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Eduardo Espinel gave some spicy statements after finishing in third place in the Closing Tournament 2026 with Olympia. The Uruguayan spoke in a mixed zone and sent a dart to Motagua after losing the lead on the last day against the UPNFM Wolveswho were already eliminated from the championship.
Espinel was clear when mentioning that, in his worst tournament, Olympia He was only two points away from first place, which is Royal Spainand now in the triangular the real tournament begins for León.
Furthermore, he points out Motagua and Royal Spain as the favorites to keep the title, because they were above Olympia; Yes, it will seek to make their existence bitter.
–WHAT HE SAID IN MIXED ZONE–
It closes with a victory at home against Platense
“Yes, we needed it not only from a football perspective, but also from an emotional perspective. We are happy about this and now we have to rest for the next game, where there is no margin for error.”
How is your team doing to play every three days in the triangular?
“Yes, the entire team is available; we finished without suspensions and we will look for the constant to continue like this. We will try to recover in each game and see which players can perform for us.”
In the worst tournament in Olympia, where there is a crisis, they were two points behind the leader. What message can be sent after this?
“The message we can send is that, adding the two championships of the year, we are the team that wins the table; that indicates something. We are the team that scores the most goals and, yes, we are exposed to criticism… there are many positive things, and more so considering that there was no preparation. It is logical where we finished, but in the end it is not so bad or so good, nor are those at the top (Real España and Motagua) so good; several conjectures can be made. Our goal is to be champion.”
The one who is the favorite to win the tournament (Motagua) ends up being dropped on the last day.
“The favorite finished above us. According to what they have said, they are the favorite to win the championship and it seems that they are the team to beat. We, from humility and having little game as many say, are going to see if we can beat that team that is the Dream Team.”
Who is the favorite?
“You already said it. There are two above us, but in the annual table we have an advantage; when everything is measured in a year, we are the highest scorer. We, from humility, will look for a new cup.”
Who plays better?
“Those who are above us; they are there for a reason.”
Does the real tournament begin for Olympia?
“Yes, the definitions are where you have to put everything you have to put. What I hope for are the rivals. This is Olimpia and, since I’ve been here, the only thing that matters is winning; we are the biggest team in Central America.”
