Athletic improved its performance in Vallecas. The rojiblancos had to play this game after three consecutive defeats, two in the League and one in the Cup, and above all after not offering good feelings in these matches. But the question remains whether the tie is valid in the fight for Europe. It will be worth it if it will be better the next day to meet the English average, but it happens that the rival that has to go through San Mamés is Barça de Xavi.
The rojiblancos played well in the first half, but Rayo improved in the second. then appeared Julen Agirrezabala to show again that the rojiblanco team covers the goal well, play the starting goalkeeper or the substitute. Even, Nico Williams he scored the winning goal with the ball hitting the crossbar in extra time. There was success.
The result has to be taken for granted and can be described as fair because the team Andoni Iraola He also had a chance. It is one of those points that at other times is positively valued for away from home and against an opponent who is having a good campaign, but this time Europe needs to add three out of three of these types of pitches.
The lions have distanced themselves by four points from the sixth place occupied by Villarreal, the limit that at this time allows them to play in the continental competition next year. It seems clear that something more is needed to achieve the goal.
Source: La Verdad
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