Beñat has returned. 8 mil seems like a bargain. Some have criticized him this past season, but the games I saw him play, he was outstanding. He is only 26 years old ... in his prime. Zorte ona!
Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia. Should be decent game, Benat is already running a lot, while for Valencia Banega is always important for them, should be an interesting game.
Athletic Bilbao haven't done enough against Valencia. They haven't looked as sharp, while Pabon, Banega and Fegouhli have led Valencia to a 1-0 lead at half time. Some very slick counterattacking football from Valencia also. Pabon was too quick for Gurpegi for sure.
Athletic Bilbao came out strongly in the second half, to draw 1-1. There was good play from Iraola, who looked very comfortable against Valencia. Same goes for Susaeta and De Marcos. Valencia were slower than Athletic Bilbao in the second half. They didn't take their chances earlier on and then eventually conceded a goal that allowed Athletic Bilbao to draw the game.