Pablo Aguilar: "We are made to fight for great things, to fight for promotion."

CD Estepona striker Pablo Aguilar was the featured guest on the seventh episode of the second season of the Club Deportivo Estepona Podcast. In an interview conducted by Álvaro Carrasco, the Estepona native reviewed his career, his return to the club, his development as a footballer, and the team's feelings after their resounding 5-0 victory against UD Tamaraceite.

The podcast comes after one of the best matches of the season for the team managed by Manolo Sánchez, in which Pablo Aguilar was one of the main protagonists by achieving his first brace with the first team shirt at the Francisco Muñoz Pérez Stadium.

During the conversation, the striker analyzes the match against Tamaraceite and acknowledges that, despite the final result, the first few minutes were difficult against an opponent that knew how to pose problems. Pablo highlights the work done during the week to exploit the space behind the opposing defense, one of the keys that allowed Estepona to find offensive advantages.

The footballer also recalls his two goals. Regarding the first, he especially highlights Ale Contreras' assist, while for the second he explains how he waited for the right moment to attack the near post after a cross from Antonio Marín. Asked which of the two goals he would choose, Pablo picks the first, which included a special dedication to Jesús de Miguel.

A return to CD Estepona after growing up away from home

One of the most interesting moments of the interview comes when Pablo Aguilar looks back and recalls his first steps with the first team. The striker made his debut with CD Estepona in the 2023/24 season, when he was still 17 years old, playing his first matches in the red and white jersey.

He was later loaned to Arenas de Armilla in search of playing time and experience. There he played under Jorge Molina, a period he considers fundamental to his footballing and personal development.

Pablo acknowledges that he particularly learned aspects related to the center forward's game, such as maintaining possession, movement to receive and distribute the ball, off-the-ball movement, and attacks to the near post. In his first season away from Estepona, he scored 10 goals and provided one assist, in addition to playing in the promotion playoffs and reaching the final.

This past summer he returned to the Estepona team with the aim of earning a place in the squad. The striker explains that Manolo Sánchez told him he would have an opportunity, but that he had to prove his worth during preseason and make the most of every training session.

An opportunity he finally got, showing his satisfaction at being able to defend the colors of his hometown team once again:

"For me, it's an incredible feeling."

"We are a team made to fight for great things."

On the sporting front, Pablo Aguilar is ambitious regarding CD Estepona's objectives. The striker believes the team is ready to fight for important goals and assures that the dressing room doesn't feel pressured by the league standings.

It also highlights the growth and professionalization that the club has experienced in different areas, from physical preparation and load management to the medical care of the players.

Another topic discussed was the support of the fans at the Francisco Muñoz Pérez stadium. With over 1,600 season ticket holders and an attendance that regularly exceeds 1,700 spectators, Pablo acknowledges that the atmosphere has changed considerably and that feeling the support of the fans provides an extra boost for the players.

The striker used the interview to send a message to the fans, encouraging them to accompany the team on their away trips as well:

"Feeling that you travel with us, that you support us, wherever we are, gives us an extra boost."

An interview with personal questions and anecdotes from the locker room

The seventh episode also offers a glimpse into the footballer's more personal side. Pablo talks about his footballing role models, mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema, as well as sharing some anecdotes about his teammates.

Among the more relaxed questions, he reveals who he considers the biggest "petty thieves" in the locker room and answers questions posed by the fans themselves.

The interview concludes with a message of thanks and support to the fans, before moving on to the usual review of the CD Estepona youth academy, with the latest news from the reserve team and the youth team.

Where to watch and listen to the full interview with Pablo Aguilar

The seventh episode of the second season of the CD Estepona Podcast is now available for all fans.

The full interview with Pablo Aguilar, conducted by Álvaro Carrasco, can be viewed on the club's official YouTube channel and also listened to via Spotify.

• YouTube: Watch the full interview with Pablo Aguilar .
• Spotify: Listen to the seventh episode of the CD Estepona Podcast .

A new episode to get to know the protagonists of CD Estepona better and discover how they experience the team's daily life on and off the field.

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