Renato Paiva urges caution as Santos eyes Liguilla

Following a victory over Atlante, Santos Laguna manager Renato Paiva has called for humility and focus as the team approaches the Liguilla. Despite the team's recent growth, the Portuguese coach insists that nothing has been achieved yet and warned against any sense of overconfidence.

I believe the secret to this growth is consciousness. Everyone is aware of the process the team is going through. Renato Paiva

Paiva emphasized that playing good football does not automatically result in winning a championship. Drawing from his previous tenure with Toluca, he noted that despite his team playing well there, they failed to meet their goals. He highlighted that knockout football in the Liguilla requires a different level of competitiveness and strategic efficiency compared to the regular season.

Looking ahead, Paiva remains cautious, reminding his players that a fall could be painful if they lose their focus now. Regarding his past at Toluca, the coach dismissed any notions of revenge. He expressed affection for the club and its fans, maintaining that he understands his departure was the right decision for the organization at the time.