La Real still does not feel at home in Anoeta

When, after sprinting 70 meters after the clearance he signed, Mikel Oyarzabal received the ovation of the night, everything seems to be on track. The captain, who else, scored 2-1 moments before and everyone began to taste the joy of a fourth consecutive victory, the pole vault on the table towards Europe. But this Anoeta course is not the temple of yesteryear. La Real won and he feels stronger and more reliable away from its territory for paranormal reasons that are worth checking out. Seven victories in 20 official matches in Anoeta is a very difficult figure for a squad like Txuri Urdin, who are still uncomfortable in the Amara Coliseum this season. And there the final fate of this campaign was decided.

The weakest entry

There was a desire for football after the break for the Cup final and the wild public exhibition of neighbors’ glory. But the schedule was bad, especially for those living in the most remote towns in the province, and there was a huge technical loss of members. 26,520 spectators drew a season-worst attendance at Anoeta. There were many empty seats even in the cheering stands, which of course, did not stop cheering for their team, even after the bloody end. The song was sung a cappella before the game, on two beats, sounded resoundingly, a prelude to what would be a stomach-churning night with a notable upset at the end.

Real have five games out of eight remaining at home and are unlikely to settle the bottom team rivalry with a victory, but Almería responded Mail.

And the squad is far from reliable. Imanol at home this season: in the League, six wins in 15 games and, considering all competitions, the balance is something to cry about: seven wins, nine draws and four defeats in 20 games. Away, Real achieved 15 wins, seven draws and five defeats in 27 duels.

Tempers flared over Díaz de Mera’s decisions, which were more to blame for the expulsion than the punishment. Anoeta was enveloped in silence at the end.