‘Roro’ Riquelme is sweet. The footballer on loan from Atlético de Madrid is having a great season with the Mirandesista jersey and against Cartagena he once again demonstrated the excellent form he is going through. Based on goals and, above all, assists, the midfielder from Madrid has become a vital piece at Mirandés. Four goals and eight assists in 29 games -26 in LaLiga SmartBank-, have placed the ’22’ as the top assistant in the Silver category.
His performance was definitive to break Cartagena…
After losing prominence in the last four meetings of Lolo Escobar at the head of the Mirandesista bench, where his participation was considerably reduced on the field of play, going on to occupy a secondary role, the arrival of Joseba Etxeberria to the Anduva bench has brought, once again, the best version of Riquelme.
Undisputed starter with Elgoibartarra since joining Mirandés in that line of three behind Camello, he has established himself in the starting eleven based on good performance. He to the point of playing complete the last three games. And against Cartagena he uncovered the jar of essences again.
He already warned in MARCA in December: “The results do not reflect the level of Mirandés”
His was the action of the first goal, after a corner kick taken short. He entered the area and assisted Camello to score the first goal of the afternoon. His eighth assist of the season. And in the second he was in charge of defining perfectly, in a book against, demonstrating his technical skills with great driving, change of pace and definition. Riquelme is taking advantage of his loan at Mirandés and growing with a team that, little by little, is moving away from the relegation places.
The club will charter buses to travel to San Sebastián
On the other hand, Joseba Etxeberria’s squad faces a vital duel this coming Saturday in San Sebastian against Real Sociedad B. A direct rival of the Mirandesistas in their fight for permanence. Six points separate the rojillos from the team trained by Xabi Alonso and which is immersed in relegation places.
For this important shock, Mirandés will charter all the buses necessary for the rojilla fans to be present on Saturday, at 2:00 p.m., at the Reale Arena, to witness the meeting between the wild boars and the Donostiarra subsidiary. Departing from the bus station at 10:00 a.m. and returning at the end of the match, fans have until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday to register at the Official Store. In addition, they will be able to purchase tickets for the Visiting Fund at a single price of 25 euros.
