Alavés player ratings as Sivera saves point in Bilbao | OneFootball

As reported by as.com, Alavés earned a valuable draw in Bilbao, underpinned by Sivera’s penalty save from Sancet in the second half after Tenaglia had conceded the foul.

Tenaglia played at full back, contained Nico but his infringement brought the spot kick. Otto impressed as a centre back and coped when Nico switched sides. Koski was assured and well positioned, clearly growing with Alavés, while Valentini complemented him better and looked solid.

Abde Rebbach showed more craft than bite, then left with discomfort and was replaced. Guevara was a surprise starter and more than did his job. Protesoni brought intensity, with a back five and three midfielders ahead that blunted Athletic.

Pablo Ibáñez battled as a shield in midfield and looked to break forward. Antonio Blanco, usually the marshal in the middle, began on the bench then came on to help. Aleñá steadied the centre to see it out in a demanding stadium.

Mariano was another surprise in Bilbao, seeking to threaten despite few openings. Lucas Boyé pinned defenders with strong hold up play but chances were limited. Toni Martínez entered after the interval to help close the game, unsettling Simón can wait for another day.

Yusi was reliable down the left and, after Sivera’s save, cleared the danger. Ángel Pérez, left out from the start, came on in the second half and helped preserve the draw.

Source: as.com

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