despite coming sebastian beccacece6th coach of the season Elche CFFor the Elche team, life continues in the same way. This difference green fringe and between leader FC Barcelona sucks and it was shown on the field.
one set blaugrana full of backups With some relief, he got three points from Martínez Valero.practically full.
Argentine coach’s new Elche He stood up for about an hour. He even had a chance to equalize Lewandovsk’s opening goal.me in a game in Charmony was left alone before Ter Stegenbut at the last moment The ball fell behind him, stumbled and fell to the ground injured.
However, the group from Elche showed itself again. very weak in defense. If you add to that the quality of Lewandowski, Ansu Fati and Ferran Torresthe final result was a faithful reflection of what the Franjiverdes had done in the current campaign.
Beccacece surprises with her first cast. Especially with the tactical temperament of his players. placed Omar Mascarell as centre-back left to have more ball exits, Pedro Bigas is right And midfielder. Helibelton Palacios moved to right-backWhile playing on the defensive axis with Machín.
Another innovation is by Lautaro Blanco on the first exchange. Although he returned to training on Thursday after concentrating with the Argentina team. The man from Rosario played inside, but when Barcelona attacked, Clerc entered as third center and Lautaro closed the left-handed lane.
Fidel inside he played more left heels and Tete Morente He was looking for depth on the right flank. Father Milla He was the only striker who had absolute freedom to seek clearance.
Xavi also surprised. although there are countless released: Raphinha, Pedri, Dembélé, Frenkie de Jong and Christensen; Moreover separated Busquets, Balde and Kessiécontemplating Wednesday’s game in the semi-finals, Cup vs Real Madrid.
Barça manager replaced Eric Garcia Midfielderassist in the engine room Sergi Roberto already gavi. Ferrán Torres, Ansu Fati, starting from the left and entering the center multiple times and Lewandowski as striker. The defensive line consisted of: Koundé, Araujo, Marcos Alonso and Jordi AlbaVery uplifting as usual for Ansu Fati’s released band.
Elche showed the first brushstrokes of what her new coach wanted, not stopping for a second to instruct the group. Too much pressure and intimidation of the opponent. Some Very close to each other, above all inside, defending with a lot of help and trade-offs from his players and looking changes in orientation to spacesTo try to surprise Barça.
As the minutes pass, culés took control of the game. for In the 20th minute, Lewandowski showed off his great qualities as a striker.. A cross from Alba led by Araujo and Pole, who tapped and put the ball lightly, despite falling behind the ball. Out of Edgar Badia’s reach (0-1).
Barcelona played wherever they wanted in a short time. But, the franciverdes did not give up and went to the draw. With only one of the Catalans holding a six corner kick in the first half, they got the culé defense in trouble.
In the last minutes of the first half, Lewandowski finished off a great center with a shoulder He saved a shot without points by Ferrán Torres and Mascarell, who had adapted very well to his new position. Koundé. At halftime it was 0-1 and while the match was open.
second part
Elche tied in the second half and managed to do so in the 52nd minute.. Fidel made a great pass carmona and loan player from Sevilla Just lined up Ter Stegen’s goal. However, when he entered the region, fell, injured and all illusions are destroyed The green fringes were a faithful reflection of all the misfortunes that have punished the Elche team this season.
And just three minutes later, Ansu Fati scored the second goal on a counter with a cross. from the front of the field that slides tightly against the pole. There the meeting ended.
Defense facilities reappeared. Inside 65 minutes, Nico Fernandez Mercau He lost a ball as soon as he left the field of play. Gavi stole the ball and Sergi Roberto left Lewandowski alone. so that the Pole did not fail and threw the third.
Ferrán Torres joined the Barça team in the 70th minute. and on another shot from the side, he scored the fourth goal after another defensive mistake by Clerc.
Despite the four blows Elche has received, as in this sinister season, he didn’t lower his arms and at least tried to die on his feet. Fidel a ball hit inside cross bar after a center josan. Crevillentino also had a good counter. Two shots of Raúl Guti, one of the prominent figures in the second half, were unsuccessful.
A resounding defeat that reflects the difference between leader and inferior. And a Beccacece premiere with beautiful and different details. But at the same time, the epidemics that continue to plague the Elche team this year were also reflected.
DATA SHEET:
Elche: Edgar Badía, Palacios, Bigas, Mascarell, Lautaro Blanco (Nico, min. 65), Tete Morente (Josan, min. 65), Carmona (Guti, min. 54), Gumbau, Clerc, Fidel and Pere Milla (Ponce, min. .78).
BARCELONA: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo (Pablo Torre, min. 77), Marcos Alonso, Jordi Alba; Eric García, Sergi Roberto, Gavi (Kessie, min. 68); Ferran Torres, Lewandowski and Ansu Fati (Aleix Garrido, min. 84).
TARGETS: 0-1 min. 20: Lewandowski. 0-2 min. 55: Ansu Fati. 0-3 min. 66: Lewandowski. 0-4 min. 70: Ferran Torres.
JUDGE: Del Cerro Grande (Madrid Committee). Barcelona showed a yellow card to Gavi, Araujo and Lewandowski.
STADIUM: Martínez Valero in front of 28,142 spectators.