Defeated 2-1 by Valencia, Real Valladolid was unable to turn the tide despite several adjustments in the second half. Adam Aznou, who started on the left side of the defense, was substituted in the 71st minute. After the match, coach Álvaro Rubio justified this decision to the media.
Rubio acknowledged that his team struggled on the flanks in the first half, having difficulty implementing the game plan prepared during training. “We were a bit better after the break, but we were conceding too many attacks on that side. The substitution of Aznou was primarily a matter of energy,” he explained. The coach also highlighted the player’s versatility, noting that he is capable of playing in multiple positions according to the team’s needs.
