After several months going unnoticed, the Spanish-Honduran striker, Jonathan Mejía, became news, as soon as Alcoy started with his team by eliminating Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey.
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Considered a dream come true for our compatriot, Jona Mejía believes that locality and the courage to do things right were key to achieving the historic challenge.
“Real Madrid was not used to playing on a pitch like the monster, a small field and it occurred to any teammate that we could eliminate Real Madrid,” he told the program Cinc Esportivo.
He also said: “In the end when the referee blew the final whistle we were all left with a bit of disbelief, this is not achieved every day due to the obvious difference in the budget and we were lucky to do so “.
As for the motivation that led them to achieve this goal. “The motivation has existed since we knew we were going to face Real Madrid, the best players in the world. The coach only asked us to enjoy and try to make our game. If we had options that we took advantage of them, in the end it is a dream that each of us has fulfilled “.
And he adds. “I’ve seen it on an individual level and the whole team, the truth is it’s something to live and we’ll enjoy it for a long time. If you saw it, it’s clear that Madrid had the dominance, the chances, but in the end we did the trick and it was to score a goal and with one player less “.
ON THE SHIRTS OF REAL MADRID
The catracho told the story of how the Real Madrid players gave them the shirts. “Real Madrid as a big and stately club that it is, once again proved it. Before the match came, about three or four days before he contacted our club and told them to make a point with the shirts of the players we would like and as a detail they would take us. In this photo you can see the shirt that everyone chose. That says a lot about a club like Real Madrid. “
Mejia was one of those who put up with Benzema. “Like me, it was three or four teammates who chose Benzema’s shirt and in that aspect very grateful to Real Madrid.”
GOAL SCORED TODAY
After the joy of eliminating Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey, Alcoy received Orihuela and beat it 2-0, where Jonathan Mejía scored one of the two goals.
“We were lucky this morning and after winning at Real Madrid and with the tiredness that we had many teammates, the team is full of confidence and I was lucky to score a goal. It was a play that I took the ball in three quarters, I turn, face and I’m lucky that the ball enters stuck to the stick “.
And he assured. “I’m feeling good seven months after being stopped by the pandemic that affected us all and I’ve had a bad time because I’m not used to stopping for even three days. I’m super happy and I have to keep going.”
KING’S CUP
Alcoy also met its next rival in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. “Everything that comes is a prize for us, it was before with Real Madrid and Huesca, two first division teams, but we all know that playing with Athletic Bilbao is very complicated, they opt for the cup de Rei, he has played many finals and we are clear that we will have a bad game, but we will try to face it “.
JONA SAYS GOODBYE TO THE SELECTION
After a dream come true to wear the colors of the National Team, Jona Mejía takes a step to the side and says it’s time for other players to have a chance in the h
“When I was in the national team they didn’t give me the things I wanted for different reasons and I got to this point at the age of 32, I have to be realistic with myself and this is the time for other footballers. I always go with the national team “I’m waiting, but right now there are young players who deserve it and will come to do good things. I have to focus on my club, my family and whatever comes is welcome.”
And he says: “I had the opportunity but for different reasons both mine and the way I played, of course it was not taken advantage of, but I will always be super happy to have arrived at the Selection, but on the day of today I have to focus on what the club is, as there are more teammates with more energy and they get to the national team.
ABOUT THE “SHOCK” LOZANO
Jona Mejía has always been much admired for the talent that Antony “Choco” Lozano has and now ratifies it with the good step he is taking in Cadiz.
“The ‘Choco’ Lozano is a piece of player, I’ve always said it and he’s proving it. We’re seeing that in a team where Álvaro Negredo is on, he plays and takes his place, that says what season he’s doing. i look at it and see the summaries and every time i can see it live i do it.for me, the “Choco” is doing something amazing and i think it has a lot to give here “.
And he adds: “We all know the type of player that is ‘Choco’ Lozano and we see that when he is given minutes he takes advantage of them. He does a spectacular job defensively and is incredible on offense, he gives solutions to the team. I think he has a lot room for improvement, as he is still young “.
As for the chances that Lozano scored and he and his team eliminated them in the Copa del Rey. “I really enjoyed when I saw the ‘Shock’ score the goal and then eliminate us too, it’s a coincidence, but something very beautiful.”