Merino stood out from the rest in a match where there were small individual highlights and a great collective effort of unity in the second half to maintain, almost without effort, a victory achieved with the goal of Silva in minute 2. Precisely the Portuguese and Tierneysignings with disappointing performances so far, each with a superb game in their field, such as the titan Le Normand. La Real should think about moving him.
1
Remiro
It’s huge
His double saves, especially the second big one against Marí, made it worth going to Anoeta. His feet are not very fine.
2
Odriozola
resurrection
A race at 1,000 per hour on Kubo’s sleeve-rolled service reminded him of his 2018 version. And in the second half he experienced the unspeakable and Gayá found his back.
3
Le Normand
giant
This is on another level; It is unbelievable that a possible transfer is being talked about with such ease. It was smart to start a second earlier and hope, he stole Yaremchuk’s time and space. He suffered a little in the more dynamic Canós and Marí.
4
Pacheco
Guarantor
Another guarantee, even a slip played him. He picked the right timing and energy to come along and help Tierney along with Peter and Thierry.
5
Tierney
Refunded
Too bad his chain of injuries. He is a great side. He ran for the cause and was almost always right to find support within. He failed a control in front of the goal.
6
Turrientes
fixed
He wanted to pause the game and secure the pass this time, although when he reached the area he didn’t hesitate to find the goal: a volley flashed past Mamardashvili. Incredible work after the break, when it’s time to roll up our sleeves. Excellent in the middle.
7
Merino
Hierarchical
The best. Much improved compared to Montjuïc. He claimed the leather and was the star from the start and made some first-class deep passes. He was one of the few to maintain his style in the second half, always offering outlets for the ball, combing Remiro’s long deliveries and covering a lot of ground Picture: efe
8
Zakharyan
Off
He provided some good support and signed worthy leads, but never quite found his groove. Involved without the ball, but too intermittent.
9
hut
Acrobatics
His assist to Silva was absolute genius: in an acrobatic position to keep the ball out and out. He scored, cut back, set up Odriozola and struggled to defend as Valencia dominated. Also improved.
10
Andre Silva
Prompt
He is where the ‘killers’ are to kill directly. Lots of work between the lines and good controls on chest height transmissions. He lacks a point of speed, but he hides the ball well. He almost marked the second with a metaphor.
Eleven
barren
falling
More plugged in than Montjuïc. Open on the left and with successes and mistakes, he was a threat from the start and signed the change of orientation in the initial goal. In the second half, he physically collapsed.
12
Becker
biker
He took up the motorcycle again, though less prominently. He almost scored another fine goal at the far post, but the goalkeeper cleared it.
13
Brace Mendez
Two
He provided a lot of energy and drive at the start and provided a good cross to Le Normand. He lacked some energy.
14
Traore
It’s cold
He put on muscle and legs to defend his side.
fifteen
Oyarzabal
hardworking
Support and career for times of need.
16
Aramburu
Granitic
He contributed what the team needed. Compulsion
Source: La Verdad
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