Levante UD's cup debut brought a very special night for Manel Usedo. The granota midfielder made his debut with the club's first team, where he has spent five seasons. He did so as a starter in a match that was sealed with a Levante victory in the final moments of extra time against CD Tarancón.

Usedo thus found the reward for the work he has put in over the past months, during which he has participated in various training sessions and been part of some first-team call-ups. "It was a super special moment. Every child who starts playing football dreams of making their debut in a professional team. In my case, I am super excited that it happened with Levante, where I have been for many years. I feel the colors as much as anyone else", he acknowledged.

The midfielder also wanted to thank all the people who have accompanied him on this journey and contributed to making this moment possible. "I am super grateful to everyone who has helped me: the reserve team coaching staff, the first team, the club, and especially my teammates, family, and friends, who help me every day to be better and improve", he explained.

The starting position was a surprise for Manel, who did not expect to have the opportunity to start. "I didn’t expect it at all, but it was an immense joy", he confessed. During the match, he felt the support of his loved ones who had traveled to Tarancón to be with him on such a special occasion. After the game, he received numerous congratulations from teammates, friends, and family. One of the most special came from his mother, who could not be present: "She is one of the most important people to me. She was the first to call me and the first to be happy for me. I was sad that she couldn’t be there, but I’m sure there will be more matches where she can see me", he concluded.

Below are Manel Usedo's full statements after his debut.