Sancet and Prados celebrate the victory of the cod / Athletic Club
Ernesto Valverde has revolutionised the starting eleven with Adama, Djaló and Jauregizar taking the lead. Nico was left on the bench and the manager opted for Djaló in his place. The match started with the red-and-whites dominating, with a clear chance for Sancet that Bacalao was unable to convert. Iñaki could also have put the home side ahead but hit the post and neither could Guru after a magnificent pass from Adama Boiro. Athletic dominated without luck until the last minute of the first half when Beñat Prados, doing an ‘Aduriz’, headed in to go into the break with the lead on the scoreboard.
The second half began with no changes in the starting eleven for either team, and the red-and-white team continued to dominate. Athletic pushed and Ernesto Valverde made a move to bring on Nico for debutant Djaló, who had a good game. The good performance of Jauregizar was noticeable, completing the 90 minutes and transmitting very good feelings. Valencia fought until the end with hardly any chances of equalising, despite giving Agirrezabala a little scare in the 90th minute, which fortunately ended in an offside decision. A game that leaves very good feelings with a totally revolutionary starting eleven that lived up to expectations. A result that is not enough for what Athletic has shown. On Saturday from 19:00 at the same venue Athletic will face Atlético de Madrid.
“This victory gives us peace of mind”
TECHNICAL SHEET
Athletic Club: Agirrezabala; From Marcos, Yeray, Vivian, Adama; Meadows, Jauregizar; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Djaló; y Guruzeta.
Valencia CF: Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Jesus Vazquez; Diego Lopez, Pepelu, Guillamon, Luis Rioja; Rafa Mir and Hugo Duro
Arbitrator: Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes. VAR: Daniel Jesus Trujillo Suarez.
Estadio: San Mamés 48,644 spectators.
