The talismans of the new football normality

On June 11, soccer returned to our country. Since then, an endless number of unknowns have been solved in the First and Second Division. In the midst of the battle against COVID-19, many professionals (both coaches and players) have become talismans for their respective teams.

Zidane, the genius of LaLiga

The defeat against Betis, just before the break, was a very positive turning point for this Madrid de Zizou. The Frenchman has managed to reverse a situation the less complicated and win LaLiga. The Frenchman has achieved 10 victories in the 10 matches played to date.

In this way, Zidane is one of the great winners of this new normal. In August, he will face the challenge of the Champions League against City. A difficult game, but that pulling from the past it would be impossible to give them up for dead.

Sandoval, another miracle

José Ramón Sandoval It has been the technical revelation of this new football normality. The Fuenlabrada, in his condition of newly promoted, was called to suffer to maintain himself. Now, the situation has turned 180º thanks to his new coach. Of 10 games, his team has only lost one (Rayo) and has achieved great victories such as the day against Cádiz, Ponferradina and Elche. Some numbers that make Sandoval one of the heroes of the moment since Fuenlabrada depends on himself to play a play-off.

Fuenlabrada would be the category leader if the competition had started after the restart. Sandoval has already achieved many other miracles such as raising Rayo to Second, keeping him in First, keeping Granada in First, the same with Córdoba in Second … A CV that confirms the good results obtained by Humanes.

Iribas, when he does not participate his team usually loses …

Speaking of Fuenlabrada, Iribas is one of the most important men for Sandoval. The coach has made the most of it. In fact it is not for less … And, previously, he had not participated in 7 games and his team had only scored one point out of 21 possible. The sensations left by the side on the field are excellent and he has shown that he is capable of everything.

Thomas, the safest 'fixed'

Thomas is the 'fixed' player who has given the team the most luck. Of Atlético de Madrid's seven defeats this season, two of them came without the midfielder on the field. His more than 3,500 minutes on the lawn consecrate him as vital for Simeone and insurance for his team. In February he had 100 victories with the mattress team in 169 matches played. Some very complicated figures to beat.

Fede Valverde, three defeats without him as a starter

Before the resumption of football, Fede Valverde had at least curious data: without him as the starter, his team had lost to Mallorca, Betis and Levante. Records that made it almost essential for him to play. 'El Pajarito' has been one of the revelations of the competition and is one of the greatest pearls in all of Europe.