Beñat Gerenabarrena sets the tempo for Athletic with tireless display and late assist | OneFootball

Beñat Gerenabarrena delivered a tireless, all-action display against Atlético on Saturday, covering a team-high 12.89 kilometres.

As reported by as.com, the 23-year-old has returned from a productive loan at CD Castellón and now reads games superbly. He plays with relentless application, pulls wide and sweeps up in midfield, unfazed by rugged challenges despite lacking a towering frame. Edin Terzic has been won over by his displays, as with Peio Canales, with both earning their way back to San Mamés.

He also led his team for medium-pace running, logging 2,382 metres. His total distance was a kilometre more than the busiest Atlético player.

In this examination he was felled firmly by Lee Kang-in on halfway. Seconds later he replied with a committed challenge, eyes fixed, asserting himself.

He whipped up the San Mamés crowd by waving his arms. When fuel looked spent, he still surged forward to tee up Oihan Sancet in the 90th minute to seal a 3-0 win.

Across the league he sits second for interceptions on 11, one behind Real right-back Aramburu on 12.

Source: as.com

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