On César Rodríguez's resignation Sasot, who had been involved with the youth teams at Barça for 14 years, took over the running of the first team for the remainder of the 1964-65 season
Unfortunately, despite Sasot's undoubted qualities as a coach, the team continued to struggle, finishing sixth in the league and going out at the quarter final stage both in the Copa del Rey and the Fairs Cup. The following season he remained on the coaching staff, acting as assistant to the new coach, the Argentine Roque Olsen.
