Nico Serrano opens without complexes

It was one of the great novelties in the Athletic eleven. Marcelino could have placed Berenguer on the left wing of the attack with Zarraga on the right due to Covid de Iker Muniain, but the Spaniard opted for Nico Serrano. In this way, the Navarrese attacker played his first game as a starter in the League after having played seven games coming off the bench. He did start in the Cup round of 32 match against Atlético Mancha Real, a match that ended 0-2 thanks to the two goals scored by Nico Williams, but had not yet made it to the regular tournament.

The 18-year-old played his first game as a starter in La Liga

Yesterday was the day and the 18-year-old took advantage of it. He was very active in the first few minutes with that refined technique in the controls and in the passes and the first time he had, he scored the 0-1 with the usual nerve. Alex Berenguer put together a magnificent counter, Raul Garcia He put it into the area and Serrano controlled it magnificently and without letting it fall he crossed the ball to the far post, where he couldn’t reach Luca Zidane. A great goal to debut his filmmaker account in the highest category. Rayo had more of the ball in the first half and came down the left wing, but without creating too much danger against Unai Simon.

As soon as the second period began, he had the opportunity to make the second after a good play by the lions. Zarraga enabled to Lekue, the Bilbao player put it low to the penalty spot and the ball finished it off over the crossbar.

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From that moment on, Rayo pressed on the rojiblanco field but without creating clear chances. Marcelino decided to reinforce his midfield with the entry of Mikel Vesga. The one chosen to leave the field of play was Nico Serrano. Zarraga moved to the right wing and Berenguer to the other side.

But by then, he had already left his mark to desecrate Vallecas for the first time this season. Rayo had gone more than seven months without losing at home, with eight wins and two draws. The first to do so this course was Athletic thanks to the target materialized by the Navarrese footballer. The young people continue to give great joy to the red and white parish.

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