In January Athletic failed to defend the title and in the final lost to today’s opponent with a score of 0:2. This game pleased football fans. Two penalties, a send-off and an extravaganza of scoring chances brought the first title for the “creamy”. In the Copa del Rey, the 24-time winner of this trophy started with a 2:0 victory over the Mancha, after which they snatched a ticket to the quarter-finals from Barcelona (3:2) in extra time. In this match, it is worth noting the double of Munianin, who will not be able to play today due to the coronavirus. In the La Liga championship the Lions have seven wins and four peaceful outcomes, which brought 31 points and ninth position in the standings. The offensive line of the team, which differed less than once per match, looks very modest, while it is worth noting the team’s second-best defensive record in the league. In January Marcelino’s wards did not lose, having a victory over Osasuna (3:1), a draw with Alaves (0:0) and a victory over Rayo Vallecano (1:0). Alvarez, Vencedor, De Marcos and Sanchet will not be able to enter the field today.
On the way to the quarterfinals of the Spanish Cup, Betis knocked out Talavera from the tournament only in extra time (4:2), after which they beat Valladolid (3:0) and in a scandalous duel knocked out fellow countrymen from Sevilla (2:1). The team successfully passed the group stage in the Europa League, where it took second place, losing three points to Bayer. Already on February 24th, the white-greens will have a duel against Zenith. In the La Liga championship Manuel Pellegrini’s wards have chalked up 12 wins and four peaceful outcomes after 22 rounds, which correspond to 40 points and third place in the table. After a draw with Rayo Vallecano (1:1), the Sevillians celebrated success twice with Alaves (4:0) and Espanyol (4:1). Today Akuoku, Bravo and Montoya, who has an ankle injury, will not be able to enter the field.
