BILBAO (Spain) – Sevilla, Juventus’ next opponent in the Europa League, won narrowly in Bilbao in a match stingy with emotions, closed with the incredible statistic of a shot on goal, the decisive penalty from Ocampos. The Andalusians, who have little to ask for in their championship, with this success they rise to 41 points, tying Girona in tenth place in the Liga standings. The Basques, on the other hand, remain at 46, at -3 from sixth-placed Betis.
Bilbao-Seville: only 24′ for Berenguer, bad for Suso, Lamela and Gomez
It is the landlords who put something more on the field, especially in the first half, finding the way of the goals from Nico Williams in the 8th minute and Guruzeta in the 16th minute, however having to deal with the Var in both cases. The home coach Mendilibar – worried about Acuna, who was replaced in the second half – launched the trio of playmakers with a past in Italy, Suso, Lamela and Ocampos, from 1′ on, then throwing the Papu Gomez in the 56th minute, immediately protagonist of a mini-fight. Among the ranks of Athletic only 24′ for the former Torino Berenguer. A sensational ‘omelette’ between Unai Simon and Yeray Alvarez paved the way for Sevilla to succeed, with Ocampos stealing the ball from the Basque defender in the area, letting himself be stretched out and converting from eleven metres.
Liga, Valencia and Villarreal win
Villarreal beat Espanyol 4-2 to snatch fifth place in the Liga standings from Betis, held 0-0 by Real Sociedad on Tuesday. At the Estadio de la Ceramica, guests went ahead at the end of the first half with Puado, then Joselu – in the 73rd minute – frustrated the one-two signed by Capoue (53′) and Parejo (in the 63rd minute on the rebound of the penalty saved by Pacheco) . Jackson in the 80th minute and Capoue again in the 92nd minute give the Yellow Submarine success. Barcelona’s second club ends in ten for Exposito’s expulsion in the 95th minute. Instead, Valencia pulled out of the relegation zone, beating Valladolid 2-1 in comeback: Diakhaby (60′) and Guerra (93′) reply to the initial advantage of Larin (6′).
Villarreal-Espanyol 4-2, match report and statistics
Valencia-Real Valladolid 2-1, match report and statistics
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2023-04-27 21:58:05
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