Basque derby in the cathedral of San Mamés for a place in the cup final after the ‘rojillos’ triumph 1-0 in the first leg
Great game in style, the one who lives this tuesday in the football cathedral, He Nuevo San Mamés, for the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals. there the Athletic Bilbao takes on Osasuna, in a Basque derby in which the rojiblancos will try, in front of their people, turn the tiewhose tour we must not forget, Osasuna won 1-0.
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Before the meeting, Ernesto Valverde has no hesitation in assembling the eleven of his “lions”. In target, with Unai Simon back, the ‘Txingurri’ could continue to trust in young Julen Agirrezabala, whose performance is exceptional. In defense, Yuri Berchiche and Óscar de Marcos are permanent on the sides, whileand Iñigo Martínez will lead his team from the ashes of defensecertainly accompanied by Yeray Alvarez. Although Dani Vivián also has options to play.
Valverde relies on his core
for the average, everything points to Valverde building muscle with Mikel Vesga and Dani Garcíathat protect whirlwind of quality, that is Oihan Sancetwho will act in the midfielder. Nico Williams will play for a band and his brother, Iñaki, will do so in the spearhead. The doubt is in left side, where Álex Berenguer seems to be one step ahead, but where could occur Iker Muniain, for what he is the rojiblanco captain and is amply motivated for the duel. For his part, Ander Herrera, Iñigo Lekue and Jon Morcillo are out due to injury.
Osasuna, resist
On his side, he Osasuna de Jagoba Arrasate tries to defend who achieved 1-0 in the first leg to reach the second Copa del Rey final in its entire history. Although the ‘rojillos’ will not have it easy. Arrasate is expected to give continuity to his team in front of his team hard core, with Nacho Vidal, Aridane Hernández, David García and Juan Cruz lead the team from behind. In goal, everything points to Sergio Herrera going to play, who is leading the Aitor Fernández Cup.
In the center and attack, yes, the coach has some more doubts. And that’s it the ‘Chimy’ Ávila is in discomfort, while Lucas Torró and Abde Ez are a bit overworked. If one of the three cannot get out of the game (“Chimy” is having a hard time), Arrasate could count on players like Aimar Oroz, Rubén García or Kike García, who would be starters. Otherwise, Moi Gómez and Jon Moncayola seem to be in the media, while Ruben Pena is injured. The Osasuna’s illusion is intact, though it will be necessary to see if he manages to resist in the Basque derby to get into the final.
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LINEUPS OF ATHLETIC BILBAO VS. OSASUNA
Athletic Bilbao (1-4-2-3-1): Agirrezabala/Unai Simon; De Marcos, Yeray Álvarez, Inigo Martinez, Yuri; Dani Garcia, Mikel Vesga; Nico Williams, Sancet, Alex Berenguer/Muniain; Inaki Williams
Osasuna (1-4-3-3): Sergio Herrera; Nacho Vidal, Aridane, David Garcia, Juan Cruz; Lucas Torro/Aimar Oroz, Moncayola, Moi Gomez; Abde/Kike Garcia, Budimir and Ruben Garcia/Chimy Avila
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