Losing Against Athletic Bilbao, Valencia Falling At The Bottom Of The La Liga Standings

Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili had to work hard to save the net despite losing 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao. (valenciacf.com)

JAKARTA - Valencia lost again so it fell at the bottom of the Spanish La Liga standings. This time, Valencia had to admit the superiority of Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the duel at the San Mames Stadium, Thursday, August 29, 2024 in the morning WIB.

A very bad start for Valencia. They started the La Liga competition without ever winning. Even during the first three matches, Valencia always lost.

The bad result definitely brought Los Che to the bottom of the standings. They are also the only team that have not got points because they always lose.

Meanwhile, Espanyol and Girona, who are both in the relegation zone, are ranked 18 and 19 and already have one point. Only the competition is still long so Valencia still has the opportunity to get out of the relegation zone.

Bilbao himself managed to improve the rankings after winning the competition. Now, Nico Williams et al are pocketing points four and occupying the ninth position. Although still stuck in the middle board, Bilbao's position is at least better.

In that match, Bilbao, who played openly, forced Valencia to survive more. Luckily, Valencia has goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili who has already been recruited by Liverpool. However, the Georgia national team goalkeeper remains in Valencia until the end of the season.

Throughout the first half, Mamardashvili made many saves. Including the brilliant action of the 23-year-old goalkeeper when he parried a shot from Inaki Williams.

Even though it failed repeatedly, 80% Valverde's team finally managed to break into Valencia's goal. Midfielder Benat Prados who completed the assist from Oscar de Marcos successfully beat Mamardashvili towards the end of the first half. The score turned 1-0 for Bilbao and lasted until halftime.

In the second half, the situation did not change. Bilbao continued to master the game and put more pressure on it. Meanwhile, Valencia is still experiencing difficulties, especially in the front sector. As a result, Ruben Baraja's troops rarely put pressure on the host's defense.

Mamardashvili still showed his best performance so he could still save his goal from conceding for the second time. Bilbao's failure to add goals made the score 1-0 until the end of the match.

"The team has shown their best performance even though we finally have to reap results like this," Baraja said in response to Valencia's defeat.

"We have to work hard to make improvements and keep our heads ahead of the next match," he said