2024-02-01 10:22:15
Cádiz and Athletic Club saw each other in the New Mirandilla on the corresponding matchday 22 of LaLiga EA Sports. Valverde’s men came to the match with the intention of closing an unforgettable week in the best possible way, after winning by 4-2 in the Copa del Rey against all FC Barcelona and sneak into the top 4 of the competition. On the other side came Cádiz, who were facing a week completely opposite to that of their rivals, the dismissal of their former coach and the arrival of Mauricio Pellegrino It was the order of the day. New coach and new dynamic, if any of the two teams is going to come out with a better taste in their mouths at this point, without a doubt, it will be the Andalusian team.
The locals took to the field with more claw than his rivals, and the chances would not take long to arrive, due to the rotations of the “Chingurri“and the desire of the people of Cadiz would repeatedly force the MVP of the game, Unai Simon especially in the first part, he had to perform very worthwhile stopshighlighting a great hand stop changed to the direct free Ruben Alcaraz.
The first half ended with a very discreet Athletic team, which barely created any obvious scoring chances, it could be seen that Valverde decided prioritize the Copa del Rey match against Atlético de Madrid and dose the players. At the beginning of the second half the Basque team, already with all its stars on the field of play, he was encouraged and began to create what he could not do in the first half, a Sancet, very active in the first 20′, was the protagonist of the visitors’ attacks. Although little by little this emphasis faded due to the great local work. Cádiz has shown a new face with Pellegrino, at a defensive level they have been impeccable, and For the first time in more than 1 month, they have managed to finish the match without conceding a goal.
Iñaki Williams lamenting | Source: Getty Images
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Will Pellegrino be able to save Cádiz?
The fight for salvation will be exciting as always, and the Cádiz team has been forced to dismiss Sergio Gonzalez to put in command Mauricio Pellegrino. The Argentinian you already know the category perfectly, in which he has coached teams such as Valencia, Alavés and Leganés. The image that the Andalusian team has given today is completely different from the one they had been showing days ago, they have managed stand up to the fourth place in the competitionand until the last moment They were able to take the 3 points.
Cádiz is having several physical problems this season, and cannot count on key players like the Venezuelan Darwin Machís, Roger Martin, St. Emeter or Luis Hernandez. It will be a complicated task for the Argentine coach if these are not noticed. such delicate lows.
Escalante demanding a play | Source: Getty Images
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The dream of Europe getting closer
Those of Ernesto Valverde they are forming a historic campaign, fourth in the league in the absence of what Atlético de Madrid does, and in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. Right now There are two ways to guarantee a place in Europeby via leaguewhich right now Athletic is fulfilling perfectly, and the via Copa del Reyin which the winner of this has a guaranteed place in the Europa League.
Years ago “the Lions“They have managed to arrive with the possibility of entering European competition, but they have been left at the doors, This year it feels like it could be different.the Real society which a priori is its greatest competitor is at 6 points and the fight for a Champions place It promises to be interesting between now and the rest of the season.
Ernesto Valverde giving instructions | Source: Getty Images
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