Iván Sánchez and Aguado delivered goals that handed Valladolid three points, while Braithwaite added emotion to the ending of a tense clash.
Valladolid controlled much of the match against Espanyol, though the atmosphere remained electric late on as Espanyol pushed forward. The first half showcased local dominance and featured a goal from Iván Sánchez, with potential for more strikes lurking on the horizon.
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In the second period, Pacheta’s side continued to dictate play over Diego Martínez’s men. A superb pass from Gonzalo Plata set up the second goal, finishing 2-0 and bringing relief to the José Zorrilla crowd.
Yet in a late surge to salvage a point, Martin Braithwaite found the net to make it 2-1, producing a dramatic finish in Pucela. In the end Valladolid held on for three crucial points, climbing to 14th while Espanyol stayed two points behind, level on match day and narrowing the gap between them.
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Press conferences and statements from Valladolid vs. Espanyol from LaLiga
Iván Sánchez, at the Movistar+ microphones:
“I felt a calf issue and had to be substituted. The team needs players who are in peak condition.”
“We still have a lot of finals to go. Today was very important and we claimed the three points.”
“We thought we had control, yet they applied pressure and made things hard. Now we focus on next week.”
Javi Puado, at the Movistar+ microphones:
“It hurts to close the gap so late. We will keep working to improve.”
“Today was a cross. LaLiga is very balanced with many teams in the mix. We wanted a third win in a row but it wasn’t to be; any team can punish you.”
Videos, lineups and news from Valladolid vs. Espanyol from LaLiga
The three points stay in Valladolid.
Braithwaite adds emotion at the end with a 2-1 scoreline.
Iván Sánchez, scorer of the opening goal, leaves the pitch injured.
Goooooal for Aguado, 2-0. Gonzalo Plata again providing the assist.
Nice strike from Iván Sánchez, 1-0 to Valladolid, his first of the season.
GO!!
– Real Valladolid CF (@realvalladolid) March 5, 2023
Confirmed lineups. Valladolid and Espanyol meet in the opening LaLiga match of the day on Sunday.
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