real society implemented this wednesday Valencia Together Carlos Fernández’s goal In the first half after the match played by the San Sebastian team wore down a willing local team He played the entire second half with one player missing and could not compete with his opponent’s quality.
Real Sociedad had not won at the Mestalla since the 2016/17 season and wanted to be the leader. Of course, Imanol Alguacil’s side held the ball in a start where they wanted to be slow to avoid the momentum that Valencia tried to build on without success. Javi Guerra is the midfield leader and Amallah is further ahead.
Pulling and moving Baraja’s team from side to side with the ball they had, the royalists soon made the first dangerous approach with the rise of Cho from the left wing. Cho got rid of Thierry at will and delivered a low cross to Carlos Fernández. The player missed the shot by centimeters and was caught by Mamardashvili.
However ValenciaThe exact opposite of your rival, Used advantage of possession to be direct and aggressive. Ten minutes later, Javi Guerra tried a shot that narrowly missed in front, a warning for Real as they began to suffer from the pressure and recovery of the Valencians.
In the best moments of the black and white team, Remiro saved Amallah’s header with a magnificent hand after Thierry’s beautiful cross. However, Real lost the match again. Donostiarras kneaded the ball and they were waiting for the best opportunity to leave without rushing until they managed to disable Valencia.
Tierney was caught on a free kick to pass to Carlos Fernández, who quickly cleared his marker and beat Diakhaby and Mamardashvili on the return to put his team ahead. HE Valencia tried to recover from the hard blow it receivedHowever, Amallah, who was persistently seeking equality, extended his arm to Oyarzabal and was sent off with a double yellow card.
The added time was tense in the Valencian fiefdom, which wanted something extra. Traoré received a yellow card after elbowing Diego López The first half ended with Pepelu’s direct free kick that went over the top corner.
After the break, Valencia fell physically. High pressure in the first half, lack of numbers and a short squad that strained starting positions was a lethal combination for the locals, who saw Real, despite being tired, still on the bench.
Gayà left the field unwell and real society In the match that lost its rhythm and became tougher, Zubimendi was reinforced with men such as Zubeldia and Brais Méndez. The San Sebastian team was calm, while the Valencians were blurred, helpless and rushed to their game as the counter progressed.
Baraja entrusted Yaremchuk, who came on the field in the last fifteen minutes, to the striker and He went high after Pepelu’s foulHowever, despite all their efforts and reaching the visiting area, Valencia could not face Real Sociedad, which is a mirror in which it can look at itself in terms of its management and functioning, as the black and white coach said in the preview.