Javier Aguirre’s debut record fuels Valencia belief before Racing de Santander test | OneFootball

Valencia are banking on the Javier Aguirre effect for 11 October against Racing de Santander, aiming to escape the relegation places. According to Superdeporte, the Mexican’s LaLiga debut record shows instant impact, with five unbeaten first games out of six.

Across two decades in Spain, his teams have taken points first up with Osasuna, Atlético, Zaragoza, Espanyol and Leganés. The only opening defeat came with Mallorca.

With Osasuna he began with a 2-2 draw at Villarreal on 1 September 2002 at El Madrigal. Víctor Fernández struck twice, with Antonio López and Pablo García scoring for the visitors.

At Atlético in 2006/07 he won 1-0 at El Sardinero against Racing de Santander, decided by Fernando Torres. On 27 August 2006 an 18-year-old Sergio Agüero debuted, replacing Mista.

With Zaragoza he replaced José Aurelio Gay and opened with a 1-1 draw against Getafe on matchday 12. Nicolás Bertolo put his side ahead before Adrián Colunga equalised from the spot.

For Espanyol on matchday 14 of 2012/13, his first game finished 0-0 at Granada after the club had dismissed Mauricio Pochettino. The visitors left Los Cármenes with a point.

After a Middle East spell he took Leganés and drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad, LaLiga leaders that round, in 19/20. Goals came from Mikel Merino and Youssef En-Nesyri at Anoeta.

His only debut defeat in Spain came with Mallorca, a 1-0 reverse to Getafe settled by Borja Mayoral. Maffeo, now at Valencia, was among the new starters.

Source: Superdeporte

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