The VAR strike continues in Bilbao

Sevilla put themselves in the hands of Banega to make it clear that he is from the Champions League. He broke the hex of San Mamés and continues to fatten his unbeatable record in the League. In Bilbao, yes, it seems that the VAR continues to strike. Without fading the echoes of the controversy a few days ago with the visit of Madrid, the lions found themselves with a goal against Munir's free-kick and without a clear penalty to Munir's own Inigo Martinez, who grabbed him with two hands. In those rooms that supposedly see everything was Iglesias Villanueva, the one who whistled on that fateful day with the meringues. Someone should have recommended a day off. In any case, the Hispanics put more ingredients to take the cake from the three points.

The first 25 minutes already hinted that this would end in such a way. Because Sevilla woke up decided, with a very colorful fireworks in the opposite field. It was necessary to see if it would follow the line of this year: a lot of rice but little chicken. The rapier fails him. During the first part, Athletic was more forceful in the areas in a tactical pulse, although in the end it drowned in a long journey. Lopetegui put his triangle of pilots to rule the ship: Jordán, Gudelj and Banega. The Rosario began to throw feints, heels and step on the ball, and was leaving Sancet, Yuri sitting … A madness at night for a special, different player.

The Hispanics had no loopholes, they gave rhythm to the game, they were together when Athletic had the ball and they knew how to open the bands when they stole. The lions tried not to lose their place, they knew how to suffer in a very tricky moment. There was activity but nobody could find the key to the visiting chest. Despite being dominated, they managed to prevent the rival from generating clear opportunities. The course seemed to change within half an hour, before the hydration break. The wriggles from outside to inside Muniain removed Reguilón from the area and released Capa, who was very ready to score. Córdoba had the tip, with a shot that went to the clouds. It was a bad omen, the beginning of the end.

After the break, the waters returned to the Sevillian channel. Fluently, Lopetegui's team waited patiently for the fruit to ripen. Unai Simón emerged again as the hero of San Mamés. Lopetegui moved the seedling and called De Jong and Munir into the fray. Ocampos passed to the right with Suso creating uncertainty inside. A Munir theater against Dani García in the front of the area allowed Banega's master goal for a foul. The barrier is overcrowded (with Munian lying down to protect a possible low shot) and the goal, too hidden in the shadow of the three sticks. The tie sounded Athletic. And gave wings to the Andalusians. A center from Banega, who if not, allowed Munir to head only to finish the comeback.

Garitano wanted to revolutionize the squad with three changes: Villalibre, Ibai and Kodro, to start playing very direct and look for second options. Muniain had it, but did not succeed. To Seville if you put him in his area or near his goal, he suffers. Koundé, for example, always cleared positions that were dangerous to his interests. The rejections, the stopped ball was like a toothpick for the pupils of Lopetegui, who knew how to suffer to target the Champions.

Lopetegui: “The team showed its character”

Victory: “The points are becoming increasingly relevant and it was a very complex game that also became more difficult for us when we were better. It was not easy psychologically but the team showed its character. We are already mathematically in the Europa League and now we want more. In the second We were superior and we were able to score even more goals. “

Goal: “Bono has been well and calm and has made good stops. He had his chance and I'm glad it went well for him. He has to keep helping.”

Next day: “Mallorca will be dangerous because it will come with everything to save itself. We have to prepare well.”