Villahermosa Defends FC Andorra Style After Ceuta Loss

Dani Villahermosa defended FC Andorra's playing style after the team's defeat to Ceuta, while stressing the need to sharpen set-piece defending ahead of Saturday's home match against Cultural Leonesa.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday at Estadi Nacional, the midfielder acknowledged that a dead-ball goal from two corners proved costly in Ceuta's Alfonso Murube stadium. "We played a good game and had chances to win, but the set pieces hurt us badly," Villahermosa said. He noted the squad's recent clean sheets in wins over Real Valladolid and Deportivo La Coruña, which had revitalized the team to close 2025. "Those two victories gave us life," he added. "Now we need to fine-tune those details."

Despite the setback—which marked a slower start to 2026—Villahermosa reaffirmed the group's commitment to its identity under interim coach Carles Manso. "We're the same team: pressing high, keeping possession, and building from the back," he said. "That's how we'll play." He described daily training as strong and the technical staff's unity as intact "from day one," with no major changes needed.

The 25-year-old Barcelona native, who spent 14 years in Espanyol's youth system, has become a mainstay this season. Ranking fourth in minutes played, he shares the scoring lead with four goals. "I'm very comfortable with the team and the coach, happy to be here and with my role—I hope it continues," Villahermosa said.

Looking to Leonesa, he pledged determination: "We want to win at all costs." For 2026, his wishes remain straightforward: "Plenty of health and sporting success."