The Bilbao side have themselves to blame on this 1-1 draw, this is the first game of the season and every team would want to get all 3 point just to be at the top of the log but the manager Valverde gambled with the game, knowing quite well that the Getafe side also are hungry to make a statement and also want to get all 3pt, now you have see how difficult the defense line of your opponent are and the midfield down to the attacker are stronger and doing better than your team, why not bring in your attacking power Nico Williams to combine with his brother to make something happen but he waited till it was late, there was nothing to do with how the away team was pressing and defending, it was well planned by Getafe.
The away team played better to even put more pressure on the host and I was expecting a win but they (Getafe) were unlucky to not convert some of their chances and these guys became more faster than we used to know them, I just hope they continue like this to cause more problems to their opponent in the next game.
I agree that Bilbao manager Valverde made mistake by not bringing in Nico Williams sooner to boost their attack. Getafe strong defense and midfield made it difficult for Bilbao to create scoring opportunities. Valverde late substitution was too little too late and Getafe well planned strategy deserved win. Despite not converting their chances Getafe showed impressive speed and pressure making them formidable opponent. I hope they maintain this level of performance to cause more upsets in future games.
Fatal mistake planned by valverde by not entering nico willliams at the beginning, I do not understand the coach's wishes, the fans want better results by getting 3 points, we see since nico entered in the second half their game (bilbao) is much better, it is useless to produce ball control if there is no attack produced, on the other hand getafe played well, solid defense was shown by them, fast attacks relying on long balls. much more effective, on paper bilbao won but in fact on the field getafe played well, in my opinion the achievement of 1 point for atletic bilbao is very unfortunate seeing them playing at home is a defeat.
Inaki and Nico Williams play very well together on the wings, but I don't understand why Nico started the match as a substitute. Nico Williams showed himself and his quality at Euro 2024. I don't understand what coach Valverde Tejedor was trying to do by bringing him in later. After Getafe equalized, they played the match more defensively and deservedly got 1 point.