Claudio Bravo returned to ownership at Real Betis after almost two months sitting on the substitute bench. In the Sevillian cast’s match against Athletic Bilbao, the former Colo Colo goalkeeper became the great figure of his squad.
Claudio Bravo was not having a good time at Real Betis. Relegated to the substitute bench, the goalkeeper trained in Colo Colo had not seen action with the Sevillian team since March 9, when they lost 4-1 to Manchester United in the Europa League.
In addition, the fact of not reaching the necessary number to opt for automatic renewal with the team led by Manuel Pellegrini increased the rumors of a possible departure, leaving his current situation up in the air. However, the former Manchester City returned to the title in the triumph of his squad and did it in a great way, becoming then appears in the victory of Real Betis against Athletic Club de Bilbao.
The Spanish press at the feet of Claudio Bravo
With six extraordinary interventions at the San Mamés, the two-time American champion shone under the three sticks and received all the praise from the specialized press. For example, the middle The Desmarque put note 9, being the best qualified together with Paul Akouokou, highlighting that “he dispelled the doubts based on great interventions that kept Betis alive. He stopped everything, absolutely everything. A recital of resources. Match yours. Three key stops for the win”.
The popular Diario Marca, praised the decision of the Engineer in choosing Bravo to start as a starter. In this regard, they affirmed that “a sensational exercise in resistance led by Paul and Bravo give Pellegrini’s men a key victory”.
Meanwhile, the Seville newspaper highlighted the fact that “Claudio Bravo joined the happy Betic night with two stops to the hard but focused shot of Iñaki Williams (74′) and to the volley of Raúl García (76′), in which he came out to cover with mastery”.
Finally, Estadio Deportivo, qualified the commitment of the native of Viluco with a note of 8. “Very safe during all the time, even dodging friendly fire (avoiding a shot from Paul on his own goal), transmitting calm and unhinging the locals with his parsimony. Very intuitive at the crossroads. He allied himself with the wood in the second half against Sancet, but he got a very good one from Iñaki Williams. Bravo brought agility and serenity in a complicated scenario”.
Betis and Claudio Bravo are excited about Europe
While both parties resolve the contractual issue regarding the renewal of the link that ends this season, the albiverdes were confirmed in sixth place in the standings of the Spanish league with 52 points, being in the Conference League qualifying zone. However, the great desire is to reach the Europa League and, for that, they must reach Villarreal, which has 54 units, occupying the last place available for the competition.
In the absence of five dates for the end of the Spanish championship, Real Betis will have to face Rayo Vallecano at home on the next day. The Andalusians have the obligation to continue adding three and, thus, be able to wait for Villarreal to fall, which will be measured against Athletic Club.
