The Mexican goalkeeper had a very interesting duel against the Polish Robert Lewandowski, who struggled to score.
Alex PadillaMexican goalkeeper, was a starter with the Athletic Club Bilbao in the 2-1 fall against Barcelonaa match in which the goalkeeper had an outstanding performance, especially due to the personal duel he had with Robert Lewandowskiwho scored the second goal, but struggled to find the goal thanks to the goalkeeper’s interventions.
The first shot on goal he received Alex Padilla It was in the 11th minute, through a long-distance shot by Ferran Torres that, despite being very powerful, went into the hands of the Mexican goalkeeper, who had no problems keeping the ball.
Alex Padilla and his outstanding performance against Barcelona EPA/Quique Garcia
The first dangerous action that generated the Barcelona It happened at 20′, when Raphinha, after a pass from Pedriwas in front of the Athletic Club Bilbao goal and tried to finish with a first-time shot, but once again the ball went out into the hands of Álex Padilla.
At 24′, finally Barcelona pierced the goal of the Athletic Club BilbaoThe goal came from a set piece, which was cut off by Alex Padilla, but the Mexican left the ball on the edge of his area, where Lamine Yamal appeared, who cut back to the center and fired a shot that was deflected by Yeray, making it impossible for the goalkeeper to prevent the first goal of the match.
ALEX PADILLA VS. ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI
The posts became the Mexican goalkeeper’s best ally to prevent the second goal of the Barcelona. Al 37’, Robert Lewandowski faced Alex Padilla and fired a cross shot that ended up hitting the metal of the Athletic Club Bilbao.
At 57′, again Robert Lewandowski had a clear chance to make the second of the Barcelona and the first on his personal account. It was from a set piece that Raphinha executed, that the Polish striker headed, but it hit the post before the ball reached the hands of Alex Padilla.
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The best moment of Alex Padilla in the match against Barcelona and in the personal duel before Lewandowski It happened in the 64th minute. From the left wing, Raphinha sent in a powerful low cross, which was finished off by the Polish striker, who appeared unmarked, however, the Mexican goalkeeper made a good run and blocked the shot from the ‘9’ with his right hand.
Robert Lewandowski finally managed to beat the Mexican goalkeeper at 75′. Pedri, already inside the Athletic Club Bilbao area, sent a low cross that Alex Padilla He managed to deflect it, but the ball reached the Pole’s boots, who took advantage of the empty goal to send the ball into the net and put the final score at 2-1.
