Castellón player ratings v Sabadell, defence steady as subs lift late push | OneFootball

Castellón avoided defeat against Sabadell through a disciplined back line, with starters largely marked at five or six. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, chances were scarce and Matthys was rarely troubled.

On six, Matthys had no save to make and used the ball soundly. Mellot, also six, marshalled at centre-back, correcting and clearing well in open field.

Juanjo Nieto returned at Castalia and shut his flank without much attacking thrust, a six. Alberto struggled to progress early yet carried through lines and defended reliably, while Lucas Alcázar grew and linked with Rego late, both sixes.

Barri was hampered by the pitch, tried to set the tempo and rarely managed, a six. Álvaro Martín saw plenty of the ball but was wasteful and substituted, a five.

Raúl Sánchez worked hard but lacked penetration and depth, a five. Gala was lively yet untidy in the decisive action, a five. Camara found space only a couple of times and was loose in possession, a five. Pablo Santiago started after Jakobsen’s warm-up injury and was imprecise, a five.

From the bench, all rated six, Doué shored up midfield in a delicate spell. Fran Castillo was direct, reached the box and produced the only effort on target. Suero played forward to add impetus, while Rego was active down the left and arriving in the area.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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