08/15/2024 17:39hs. Updated on 08/15/2024 18:30hs.
The 2024-25 season will perhaps be the redemption of the Spanish league. With the arrival of big stars after years of competitive decline following the departure of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luis Suarez, Karim Benzema and others, theThis emerging season seems to be the starting point of a new golden era for Spanish football. Of course, the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez to Real Madrid and Atlético seems to be the icing on the cake of a league that had already given signs with the arrival of Jude Bellingham to Merengue and the birth of Lamine Yamal, the great star of Barcelona, who will seek to return to glory with Hansi Flick, Xavi’s replacement on the Blaugrana bench. And hours before the debut of the Spider, who could be a starter in Atleti’s first match against Villarreal next Monday at 4 pm in Argentina, the ball has already started rolling in Spain.
Athletic Bilbao drew against Villareal and Girona tied against Betis
Of course, in Argentina all eyes will be on Julián Álvarez’s debut with the Colchonero. The Spider, who arrived at Cholo Simeone’s team for 70 million euros from Manchester City, could play his first match next Monday, when Atleti visits Villarreal. Despite the wait, La Liga already had its first match of the season.
Nico Williams was present at Athletic’s debut. EFE/Javier Zorrilla
Athletic Bilbao, who were able to keep Nico Williams, the European Championship champion with Spain and a shining figure for the Basque team who inherited the number 10 from Iker Muniain, drew at the start of the League. Ernesto Valverde’s men drew 1-1 against GetafeThe Basques had taken the lead with a goal from Ohian Sancet, but the Madrid team equalised thanks to Christantus Uche in the 20th minute of the second half.
For its part, Betis and Gironathe big surprise of the League last season that managed to qualify for the Champions League, They tied 1-1 thanks to goals from Marc Bartra and Gabriel Misehouy. In addition, Paulo Gazzaniga was a starter in Miguel Ángel Sánchez’s team.
When will Julian Alvarez make his debut with Atletico Madrid?
El Colchonero will play the first date of the League next Monday, August 19th, starting at 4 p.m. in Argentina, when they face Villarreal. The match will be broadcast on DirecTV.
It should be noted that despite the euphoria generated in Madrid by the landing of Julian, the truth is that with only a couple of training sessions under his belt, the Spider would start on the substitute bench.In fact, Cholo might not put any Argentine in for Atleti’s opening match.
The debut team: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Witsel, Azpilicueta, Lino; Koke, Barrios; Riquelme, Griezmann and; Sorloth.
Julian Alvarez and Rodrigo De Paul are already training in Madrid. (Atletico Madrid Press Office).
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