In San Mamés the echo of the voices emanating from the field of play will resound, the instructions of the technicians, some protest from the men who are on the bench or the retransmission of the radio narrators. What you will not hear is the encouragement of the Bilbao fans despite being a date that gives off a final aroma on all four sides. So much for him Athletic as for him Betis. At least for Ruby in the greenish case. (17.00, Pizarro Gómez, Gol).
Anything other than a win will not serve the Atletico squad in the face of their European goal. The day started with the same five points from the seventh place that was during the break, but with two spent bullets. The room for maneuver is reduced. The difference stretched yesterday to 8 points after the Villarreal will win Pomegranate (0-1). The need increases for the Athletic, especially considering that next Tuesday he visits the Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Change of record for the troop of Gaizka Garitano. The clash in front of the Betis regarding appointments disputed before Athletic and Eibar in the last days. They are diametrically opposed styles. Logic invites us to think that Iñaki Williams, Cap, Yuri and company will have more opportunities to show off their speed. Although the defense must also be reset, since it is certain that they will not receive as many centers from the sides. What the Athletic It is that his version is more similar to the one shown in front of the mattresses than in the visit to Ipurua. And in the case of getting ahead, being able to keep the advantage a little longer.
The previous unknown in all the commitments of this final stretch of the course is found in eleven. Not friend Garitano to make great revolutions, although yesterday announced changes. Unai López and Williams they could return to ownership. Muniain, Raúl García and Cordova They have been from the game in the previous two games and it would not be ruled out that they had a break. The rear is not free from doubts. Yuri, Yeray and Iñigo Martínez They did not work with the group in the session on Thursday, but yesterday they entered the list of 23 prepared by Mr. Derio.
Any positive element to hold on to will be good for him. Athletic. For example, the jinx accompanying the Betis in Bilbao. He has been defeated in the six times he has visited the new San Mamés. Five were in the League and we must add another in the Cup.
An Andalusian team that is not going through its best moment. The league restart has caused him to stop aspiring to Europe, although it was timid, and that it began to look askance at the burning. With some calm, yes. Those of Heliopolis they occupy the 14th place and have nine points ahead of the relegation. “It is impossible for the Betis lose the category “, said yesterday Ruby. What worries the most in the environment is the defeat and the bad image exhibited in the derby of the Pizjuán and that his will not pass the tie with him Pomegranate at Benito Villamarín.
The direct consequence is that the technician is on the ropes. Perhaps not even a tie can free him in San Mamés. Alexis Trujillo, coordinator of the sports area of the Betis, ratified Catalan during the week, but at the same time added that they will carry out a “daily” analysis of their work. A few words that sounded like an ultimatum.
Not too many modifications are expected in the green eleven. “There will be some, but the number will not be as great as on Seville to the Pomegranate“He declared Ruby, who has the losses of Sidnei, Javi García and the veteran Joaquin. He Athletic gets rid of the hat trick man in the Villamarin. There are several options that are considered to replace the extreme: Lainez, Tello, Aleñá… It seems clear that Edgar Gonzalez will continue to anchor in the wide area to leave the magic with the ball to Channels and Fekir. To find the goal, the coach must choose between Borja Iglesias or Loren Morón.