Alex Padilla He is the most famous lion in Montilivi. The Zarautz goalkeeper has already shown his good level in the first two league games, when he had to play against Getafe and Barça with First Simon and Julen Agirrezabala injured, also in the second half of the matches against Celta and Sevilla in San Mamés due to a physical setback and the expulsion of Renteria respectively and yesterday against Girona.
The international with Mexico Under-23 was surprised by the center-shot of Asprilla which ended 1-0, including Miguel Gutierrez threatened to punch and confuse the third goalkeeper of the red and white first team.
The game went into half-time tied at one after a good goal scored by Sancet and in the second half Athletic suffered and then Padilla appeared. The Gipuzkoan first made a save on a header from Yangel Herrera in the 86th minute and nine minutes later he had a good hand on another shot from Stuanithat was comforting Abel Ruiz a while before. Two amazing interventions. Girona take the corner, Walls grabbed Krejci when he advanced into the area to finish and the Uruguayan striker did not miss from eleven meters as they did Berenguer, Inaki Williams and Ander Herrera. Even though, Padilla He predicted the trajectory of the ball and even caught it with his left mitt, but he was walking with such power that he couldn’t avoid the final 2-1. When everything indicated that the lions would return to Bilbao with a point, a new blow came in extra time as happened against Atlético and Sevilla in San Mamés.
The performance of Padilla This is the best of the match played at a time more suitable for having an aperitif than playing football. Inaki Williams recognized his excellent performance. “To get positive, it is Alex. He played a great game. He has two amazing hands, even in the last penalty he held it. We should congratulate him,” said the eldest of the siblings.
Valverde He also emphasized the role they play in exchange Agirrezabala: “He becomes a guarantee when he plays. We are happy with him, he responds to complex situations. It is no longer just a game, but it is responding to more difficult tests, it is a joy and a guarantee for him,” said the coach.
Source: La Verdad
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