Valencia player ratings as late Barrenetxea goal seals Real Sociedad win | OneFootball

Valencia battled but lost 2-3 to Real Sociedad at Mestalla, with Barrenetxea settling it in stoppage time after a breathless second half.

Susic put the visitors ahead before the break, then Mayol levelled with a stunning strike. Javi Guerra fouled Yangel Herrera and Carlos Soler converted the penalty to restore La Real’s lead, Aimar Blázquez equalised from a Mayol cross, then Barrenetxea snatched the points late on. According to Superdeporte, Mayol and substitute Otorbi earned the top marks.

Mayol was rated eight, a breath of fresh air who covered ground and linked well, while Danjuma, seven, was the standout in the first half from the wing. Guido Rodríguez received six and a half and was withdrawn on 68 minutes.

Otorbi came on to great effect, also scoring eight after delivering two dangerous crosses. Blázquez was given six, scoring the 2-2 and nearly adding another with a 94th-minute header. Ugrinic was taken off at half-time after another quiet display, rated four.

Goalkeeper Dimitrievski, five, made two fine saves, notably from Oyarzabal, and had little chance with Susic’s strike. Guerra was marked six and conceded the penalty on Herrera, while Rioja, five, lost Barrenetxea for the winner.

Source: Superdeporte

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