Johnny took the leadership stripes at Betis

The American midfielder Johnny Cardoso completed a big game this Sunday with the victory of Real Betis he is new Athletic (1-0). Well accompanied by Sergi Altimira, with Fornals and Abde on the flanks, he took over the center of the field and put together a superb performance, which was summed up in the following numbers: 2 key passes, 1 good chance created, 9 out of 13 duels won, 4 clearances, 5 interceptions, 5 successful tackles. The American, after an irregular start due to an incomplete preseason and suffering from knee discomfort – now overcome – is once again giving his best level and this Sunday he is the leader of the team in the middle of the field.

Johnny He had to be treated by the medical services midway through the second half, although he eventually completed the match and himself gave Betis fans reassurance at the end of the match. “Everything is fine, I got a kick during the game but it’s normal.”

After the victories of the last two days, against Osasuna and Atléticohe Real Betis is temporarily fifth in the standings, just two points behind fourth place in the Champions League occupied by Athletic. “Who doesn’t want to play in the Champions League? I’m very happy for the victory and for all the support the fans give us. We have to continue like this, fighting. I like playing with the field like this, he is our number 12 player,” Johnny expressed.

Johnny He appreciates the importance of the victory against Atlético in the following way and appreciates the potential of the squad, despite the big losses in the midfield, as in Lo Celso, Isco, Marc Roca and William Carvalho: “It was an incredible game for the whole team, with a lot of intensity from the first minute. We get angry when we don’t play such a good game, because we know the quality that the whole group has. We are missing .players want Isco, William Carvalho and Lo Celsowhich is special, but we have a very strong team.”