Spain to Face Georgia in Round of 16
Spain will face Georgia in the round of 16 of the Euro Cup, with the Georgian team making its debut in the tournament. The Spanish team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, will face a talented team that has already beaten Portugal and has nothing to lose against Spain.
Georgia’s team is built around big names such as Khvaratskhelia, Mikautadze, and Mamardashvili, who will likely pose a significant challenge for La Roja. One of the cornerstones of this impressive Euro Cup is Mamardashvili, a Valencia goalkeeper who has made a name for himself in LaLiga.
Mamardashvili’s Rise to Fame
Mamardashvili, a Georgian goalkeeper, made his debut for Valencia in 2021 and quickly caught the attention of coach José Bordalás. Bordalás, who also coaches Getafe, recognized Mamardashvili’s potential from the start and gave him opportunities to play. Despite being a young player, Mamardashvili quickly gained confidence and became a reliable goalkeeper for Valencia.
Bordalás’ Bet on Youth
Bordalás has shown himself to be a coach who believes in young players. He has given opportunities to numerous youth players at Getafe, including Jordi Martín, Santi García, and Jeremy from Getafe B, as well as Yassin Tallal and Risco from the Juvenil azulón. At Valencia, he did the same with Mosquera and Diego López, and now Mamardashvili is reaping the rewards of his talent.
Spain’s Tough Task Ahead
Spain will face a tough nut to crack on Sunday in the opposing goal, according to Bordalás. The Azulón coach believes that Spain already knows Mamardashvili from his time in LaLiga and that he will be difficult to beat.
Mamardashvili’s Future
Mamardashvili is already a reality, and his future looks bright. He is one of the great goalkeepers in LaLiga, and Valencia knows that it will be difficult to retain him. If not this summer, then in the next windows, Mamardashvili will likely move to a bigger club. Bordalás believes that Mamardashvili will be one of the great goalkeepers in the coming years, and that he will mark the pace of goalkeepers in the next decade.