Alex Diego celebrates Mexico's U-20 triumph: "The objective is clear"

Mexico's U-20 team began their Concacaf Championship campaign with a victory over Antigua and Barbuda, a result that coach Alex Diego deemed an important step towards their goals. Diego stressed that the squad remains focused and fully aware of their objectives in the tournament.

"It is always important to win the first game. The objective is clear; there is motivation and enthusiasm, because we know perfectly well what we have to do," Diego stated in the mixed zone after the match. He acknowledged that while the team secured three points, he was not entirely satisfied with their performance in the second half, noting a tendency for players to relax.

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Always is important to win the first game. The objective is clear; there is motivation and illusion, because we know perfectly well what we have to do.

The coach is now turning his attention to the next challenge: a match against Costa Rica. Diego anticipates a demanding test, describing Costa Rica as a well-organized team that Mexico recently faced in Toluca. He believes this upcoming game will be crucial for evaluating the Tricolor's actual capabilities in the championship.

Diego expressed his determination for the team to continue pursuing victories. The win against Antigua and Barbuda provides an initial boost, but the focus is already on the more rigorous tests ahead in the tournament.

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It is normal that the players begin to relax and I do not like that. We know Costa Rica, we faced them recently in Toluca and surely it will be a team that will come well planted. We also think about victory.