Alajuelense coach Rescalvo lauds fan support as team eyes Central American Cup success

Spanish coach Ismael Rescalvo, who leads Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, said he and his family feel warmly welcomed by Costa Rican fans. He praised the supporters’ passion and recalled Spain’s recent World Cup triumph, noting the national pride it sparked. Rescalvo highlighted the club’s mixed start to the 2026 Apertura season, including a loss in the Supercopa, a 1‑1 draw with Sporting, a narrow win over Xelajú and a 2‑1 victory against Escorpiones.

Central defender Yeison Molina, the player with the most minutes for Alajuelense this term, stressed the need to improve offensively while maintaining the team’s winning mentality. He confirmed his role as a regular starter and spoke ahead of the club’s upcoming group‑stage match against Diriangén in Nicaragua, emphasizing respect for the opponent and the goal of securing a second consecutive win in the Copa Centroamericana.