13. Simon Eriksson:
More assured than in previous matches, especially in aerial duels, though he wasn’t overly busy. Not at fault for the goals conceded.
2. Álvaro Mantilla:
Started the game with issues both on and off the ball, even slipping on two almost consecutive plays. He scored a great goal by breaking into space and beating Dani Martín low.
4. Manu Hernando:
Took a header from Maguette that left his right eye completely bruised and had to be substituted after 20 minutes due to a “concussion.” Before that, he had a tough battle with Sergi Enrich and blocked a shot from Portilla that looked like a sure goal.
This is how bruised Manu Hernando ended up.
— Real Racing Club
21. Pablo Ramón:
Very serious, attentive, and quick to intercept. The only blemish, though not minor, was the clear handball penalty he committed.
32. Jorge Salinas:
Regained his level despite Dani Luna putting him under pressure several times. He fought well and wasn’t afraid to join the attack, though he lacked more impact in the final third.
14. Maguette Gueye:
Very active and got out of tricky situations, except for one lost ball at the edge of the box that Manu Hernando quickly covered, forcing Portillo’s shot to a corner. He had a goal-scoring chance with a right-footed shot that went to a corner, and from the resulting set piece, he headed it, though it went straight to the keeper.
19. Gustavo Puerta:
Recovered many balls in transition, but lacked fluency when in possession.
Peio Canales always offered a good solution.
— Real Racing Club
11. Andrés Martín:
More numbers than football—but at this stage, that’s what matters. He provided the assist for Villalibre’s goal, and Iñigo Vicente gifted him his ‘little goal.’ He missed a clear chance when one-on-one with Dani Martín in the second half and had two clear opportunities in the first: one he sent into the stands after a backheel from Guliashvili, and the other, from Iñigo Vicente’s pass, saw the Huesca keeper pull off a great save.
18. Peio Canales:
He was outstanding, with and without the ball. He never stopped moving, offering himself and always ready to press. He created danger every time he roamed near the area, though he ended without a goal or assist.
10. Iñigo Vicente:
An absolute sensation. He provided two assists in Messi style, making them look easy. He left Mantilla alone against the keeper and then laid the ball on a plate for Andrés at the penalty spot. In between, he also played a great pass to Andrés Martín from the left and another fantasy ball to Peio in the first half. I’m sure I’m missing something.
Iñigo Vicente dished out two assists.
— LaLiga
7. Giorgi Guliashvili:
Struggled a lot as a center-forward against Huesca’s low block and bulky center-backs. He had a clear chance in the first half that hit the crossbar after Dani Martín’s intervention. When he moved out wide, with Villalibre as the No. 9, he improved. He set up Andrés Martín one-on-one with the keeper, but the latter wasted it. He could have conceded a penalty on Portillo for going in too hard, but neither Cid Camacho on the field nor Gálvez Rascón from VAR deemed it punishable.
**Substitutes**
5. Javi Castro (22′):
Came on for Manu Hernando. In line with Pablo Ramón, always alert to cut out passes and tight on the attacker. Finished the game at right-back.
12. Asier Villalibre (45′):
Came on for Maguette Gueye. He…