Athletic ratings, Nico Serrano and Navarro shine in Champions | OneFootball

Athletic’s player ratings highlighted Nico Serrano and Navarro, who linked up for one goal and both found the net. As reported by as.com, their impact shaped a demanding Champions assignment against Italian opposition.

Simón was sharp despite being beaten by a Scamacca header from the first Italian chance. He saved superbly from Scamacca and Berdasconi, De Ketelare hit the woodwork with a header and Zappacosta tested him again. Boiro struggled against repeated raids and was replaced at half-time.

Vivian was booked on 21 minutes but grew into the contest. Paredes lost out to Scamacca for 1-0 after a slight shove that was not checked. Gorosabel was reluctant to push on, while Lekue looked tidier after moving to left-back.

Rego anchored as a fixed six, helping the centre-backs without showing Champions nerves. Jauregizar battled with Ederson, took a yellow and will miss the meeting with Sporting de Portugal.

Guruzeta turned his second effort inside the post for his fourth Champions goal, with Unai Gómez industrious before making way. Sancet came on at 46 minutes and supplied Navarro’s goal, while Galarreta and Vesga entered on 59, the latter adding aerial presence. Nico Serrano arrived on 67, scoring with his second involvement from Navarro’s deep cross to the back post, then Navarro’s solo effort made it 1-3 and Krstovic pulled one back before stoppage time.

Source: as.com