Cunha: his moment in the derby

The Brazilian points to the eleven for the first time since his injury in February against Levante. He wants to take advantage of a litmus test and be key at the end of the course.

Situation

Matheus Cunha will get his much-earned opportunity. The Brazilian will form an attacking pair with Correa in the derby, with Carrasco and Llorente joining from the second row. The coach had handled several doubts in his scheme, with Cunha fighting with Griezmann for being the reference in attack . Both were the pair chosen at the Santiago Bernabeu, but for the Metropolitan Cholo was clear about his commitment to Correa. Finally, the speed and explosiveness of the Brazilian has prevailed in the race and Cunha will return to the eleven for the first time since that fateful afternoon on February 16 . At that time, the forward repeated ownership against Levante after having scored four days earlier against Getafe, increasingly important and with greater prominence in the rojiblanco systems. But, a fall by Duarte on his knee set off all the alarms and despite the fact that he avoided a major injury, he had to stop for a month and a half due to a high-grade sprain. A forced pause when he was better. In his return, Cunha has been earning his minutes again, competing with Griezmann, Correa, Suárez and Joao Felixthat has been injured when it was indisputable. And Cunha never gives up.

The details

The ’19’ takes advantage of every opportunity his coach gives him and is the footballer with the greatest offensive contribution per minute coming off the bench (he has three goals and four assists as a substitute). About to turn 23, Cunha’s evolution is essential to qualify for the next Champions League, but also for the future. Suárez has not renewed and the club is studying the striker for next season , where the Brazilian aspires to play a key role after a first course of adaptation to LaLiga.