Rumors of war between Russia and Ukraine probe the atmosphere in a Moldova that accepts the Real with a sociopolitical fly behind its ear. This former Soviet republic lives close to, and therefore pending, a conflict that is no stranger to it, and of which they have spoken. Nothing but against the harassment and armed demolition of the Kremlin. Moldovan authorities prohibit their main airline from flying in Russian airspace; Gazprom, a giant corporation, has reserved the right to close the gas tap in Moldova if a series of non-payments that have persisted since August are not updated. They are the latest tensions to threaten the tranquility of a place in Europe where the best thing Real can do is go, win and come back, joined by a small number of die-hard fans who, as always they do. wherever they go, preach with an example of sanity.
Real went yesterday into a complete exile. It’s another way of discovering the world, that magical privilege that allows you to play a continental competition. Even the most predictably uncomfortable trips, like this one in Chisinau, offer the opportunity to collect experiences. UEFA determined in June that Sheriff, a host in exile, had to be the Europa League local in the Moldovan capital, not in the region they belong to: Transnistria. From an independent and unrecognized republic, mostly occupied by Russians, those from Tiraspol migrated to Moldova, rebelling against Putin’s territory. A twisted ‘repatriation’ even for the Cicerones, a dangerous visit for Real for the ancestral cause in football: much to lose and little to gain.
Because Real is also discovering new sensations, by appearing on the third day of the Europa League as the leader and main creditor to seal the classification as soon as possible. The error of the expedition will exceed the load of self-confidence against a Sheriff who endorsed three goals for Omonia and did not sell his skin very cheaply against Manchester United (0-2 at Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau). The shudder that ran through Real’s body in the narrow victory over the sweet Cypriot expert at Anoeta should be a lesson.
Pablo Marín, debut on the list
The 23-member call that flew to Chisinau via Foronda was mediated by seven Real casualties: Zubeldia, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal, Cho, Gorosabel, Le Normand and Sadiq. The plague narrows the margin of any revolution Imanol might plan to make.
The coach, in any case, will introduce changes to the line-up, as is customary in his behavior when the Europa League is in between the League calendar. Sola will enter through Gorosabel on the right side and Rico can oxygenate Aihen on the other side. Aritz and Pacheco are the only central defenders available from the first team. Arambarri traveled with reserve.
The fact that Zubimendi entered the list at the last minute after being between the cottons will result in Illarramendi who can replace him in the middle and Alguacil also intends to dose Silva, for the benefit of Turrientes or Guevara. Kubo and Sorloth are looking to repeat as the difference-making duo in game three, with an option for Karrikaburu. The great newcomer to the call-up is Pablo Marín, a Sanse midfielder from La Rioja, who made his debut in the first team.
Memories of a miracle
La Real aims to establish itself in leadership against the perceived leader of Moldovan football. The owner of first place in the league, a Sheriff who became famous a year ago thanks to a feat familiar to Real: winning at the Bernabéu.
There are hardly any remnants of that miracle at Sheriff, who has changed coaches, half the team and even been exiled from his homeland to play in the Europa League. To discover the world in no man’s land.
Source: La Verdad
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