Michel cries out for recognition

Sevilla coach Michel has blasted the media response to his team’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid, claiming his side are worthy of far more praise.

The 49-year-old commended Sevilla’s display in the La Liga boilover on Saturday but said he is tired of the amount of media attention devoted to Spain’s biggest clubs, Real and Barcelona.

“When Madrid or Barca don’t win everyone talks about the defeat,” Michel told AS. “But you have to look at the game in terms of Sevilla beating Madrid.

“The Sevilla players deserve the headlines, and now we have to look forward and think about what we can do this season.

“I told them that (they are the ones who have turned things around), but with the wave of pessimism floating around they found it hard to believe.”

Sevilla’s next La Liga fixture is against Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday.