The match was marked by physical discomfort that forced the substitution of two key players. Beltrán had to request a change in the 56th minute due to foot pain, after providing balance and testing goalkeeper Vlachodimos with a powerful shot. Striker Vanat was also substituted at halftime due to quadriceps discomfort, although he participated in the build-up to the 0-1 goal.
In the midfield, Iván Martín was once again fundamental, leading the construction of play and provoking the penalty committed by Suazo. His competitive improvement in duels (5/7) is notable. For his part, Lemar was in tune, moving between the lines and scoring the 0-1 with a low shot, although Vlachodimos prevented his brace.
There are no more adjectives left for Arnau, a guarantee wherever Míchel needs him, capable of generating superiority inside and completing an excellent pass to enable Tsygankov.
In the defensive line, Arnau acted as a utility player from the left, while Blind was intermittent, with some unforced turnovers. Goalkeeper Gazzaniga, returning to the starting lineup, saved a good shot from Peque, but could not prevent the unstoppable strike from Kike Salas in added time that sealed the draw.
In attack, the Ukrainian Tsygankov was ineffective, missing a clear chance in front of the goalkeeper. The bitterest note was for Stuani, who came on in stoppage time with the aim of converting the penalty, but his shot was saved by Vlachodimos, frustrating the possibility of victory.
