Gil Manzano whistles the Valencia-Athletic Cup

Jesús Gil Manzano is the referee appointed to direct the second leg of the Cup semifinal between Valencia and Athletic, assisted by Estrada Fernández from the VAR. This match will be played the day after tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. in Mestalla. The first leg ended in a tie at one.

The referee from Extremadura has refereed the local team on 27 occasions. Valencia’s background during the 23 league games with Gil Manzano is 10 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses; in the three Cup crosses of 2 wins and 1 loss and in the only one of the Super Cup of a loss. This season he has directed Bordalás’ men against Getafe at Mestalla (1-0) and Barça at the Camp Nou (3-1).

His balance with Athletic is also 27 games. The 23 in the League that he directed to the lions resulted in 11 red and white victories, 7 draws and 5 defeats. In Copa, for his part, he is reduced to 3 commitments with a different sign in each of them. Lastly, in the Super Cup, the people from Bilbao won the only match that whistled for them. This season he has led Marcelino’s men on three occasions: 0-0 against Atlético at the Wanda and 3-2 against Betis at San Mamés in the League and victory and qualification for Athletic against Real Madrid (1-0) in the quarterfinals. cup final.

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