Atletico Bilbao have opened the 2024/25 season with an early kickoff. Playing against a somewhat stubborn side in Getafe it's safe to say it's not going to be easy to get a win in the game. Although they started off very well and got an early goal thanks to Oihan Sancet, they could not maintain the dominance because in the second half, Getafe leveled up thanks to a Chris. Uche header.
Right now Atletico Bilbao seem a bit shaky, making mistakes and looking like they have lost the confidence they began with in the first half and if care is not taken, Getafe may take the lead and if that should happen, it will be disastrous and disappointing because they have managed to go 19 games at home without a loss so losing will break that record and they will have to start the beginning of the season with a loss and if you ask me, that's not a good way to start.
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.
Firstly I would like to commend the away team, Getafe for the way they approached the game, the intensity they used, and their pacy styles of attack which I find very unique especially from a visiting team, it seemed as if Getafe were the ones playing at home at some point, though they were very unlucky upfront and couldnt utilize their goal scoring opportunities when they had them. For the home side, I think coach Enersto valverde should be blamed for his side's poor performance, I don't see the reasons for him to have kept his best player on the bench when he is fit to play especially on the opening day of season where you need to grab all 3points.