Zidane's First Match with Leganés
On Saturday evening, Algerian international goalkeeper Luka Zidane made his official debut with his new Spanish club, Leganés. The match turned dramatic early on when referee issued a red card to Leganés' goalkeeper Raúl Fernández in the 23rd minute after a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), prompted by a rough tackle on Oviedo forward, Chris Ramos. Consequently, coach Rubén Albés was forced to substitute midfielder Yassine Kachloul, bringing in backup goalkeeper Luka Zidane to take over the post.
A Narrow Victory for Leganés
The match concluded with Leganés securing a narrow victory, defeating the visiting team with a score of 1-0, thanks to a goal scored by Tunisian striker Ismail Gharbi in the 19th minute. This match was part of the second round of the Spanish second division championship. Following this crucial win, Leganés temporarily topped the standings with 4 points, while Oviedo found themselves in 16th place with just one point. The performance of Zidane and his teammates under pressure showcased their resilience and determination, setting a promising tone for the season ahead.
As reported by echoroukonline.com.
