More than classification, it is a question of credibility. If Real believe they can secure a European passport for a fifth consecutive year, they need to beat Las Palmas today (2 pm, DAZN) in their Anoeta fiefdom. On the one hand, it is a qualifying and quick calendar. On the other hand, a need to defend itself, to give a blow of authority to the table and, above all, to finally bring joy to a fan who is tired of not going home happy. If they finish sixth or even seventh, Imanol’s squad will have another sensational season, but they will have to prove it. But it will cause all the alarms and pessimism if it does not beat a Las Palmas team in its territory that has had six consecutive defeats and that, in terms of tension and fighting, resigned three months ago , when it proved its permanence in the First. Division.
La Real has been a bit tough. There were no causes, but there were six fatalities Imanol conducts this meeting, the most accessible on paper among those left on the calendar. Then Barcelona and Betis and Valencia and Atlético leave at home. That is why it is so important for Txuri Urdin to score three points this afternoon and raise the pressure bar on the chasers.
Without his ‘ZZ Top’
As was the case at Getafe, the realistic coach lost two of his favorite players for this match, his ‘ZZ Top’, Zubeldia by sanction and Zubimendi due to injury. It is only for this match because the forecast is that the San Sebastian player will play in Barcelona. Another day to live. The list of casualties is complete Traore, Tierney, Aihen and Carlos Fernandez. The rear was particularly short of troops.
Maybe for that reason Imanol He included in his 22-man squad Aramburu, a proven right back, and Jon Martín, making his fifth first-team debut.
As far as alignment, maybe Imanol He has an ace, but at this point there aren’t any options for making ‘good looks’ or face-to-face decisions: he’ll put in the best. So, it is predictable Odriozola continue in the right lane, although yesterday he received a barrage from the coach, and that Turrientes take responsibility for trying to change Zubimendi, like the Coliseum. It has the personality, quality and freshness to do it, even if it doesn’t Zubimendiclear
For its part, the big doubt is whether Imanol will use braisewho still had a week to recover, or go fishing again Zakharyan for the third medullary height. on top, Becker threatening the common trident: hut–Oyarzabal-Barrene.
long drinking party
However, this is aimed at a long-term match, so the role of substitutes who come out to change the course of the game or support a result that is certain to be short will have a special relevance.
La Real only lost against Real Madrid and took three points from nine, after disappointing draws against Almería and Getafe. At home, their numbers are something to cry about: one victory (against Cádiz) since November. No March in Anoeta.
Las Palmas has it all, but that’s far from a guarantee of anything. It was one of the teams that most subdued Real in the first round match, which ended in a draw thanks to Imanol’s team. But ‘peep peep’ is relaxing. Their laxity is maximum and they have no purpose. But, beware, they come with Sandra. We must avoid ‘realada’.
The turn for European applicants opens
La Real are in a position to win and put more fear into their rivals with the advantage. And the thing is that the txuri urdin, as far as the candidates for Europe are concerned, open the day, because they only play on a Saturday. So, Imanol’s men, in case of the expected victory, will sleep five points behind Betis, who visit Osasuna tomorrow (2 pm), seven behind Valencia, who host the always uncomfortable Alavés ( 6:30 pm) and nine of the growing Villarreal, who also went to Balaídos from needy Celta. Maintaining and, of course, increasing the distance with four days left on Monday represents a pole vault towards Europe.
In the next games (35 and 36), Real will join its direct rivals as it is the team that will close the day.
Source: La Verdad
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