LaLiga 2017/2018 Team of the Week: Marco Asensio, Andres Guardado and Juanmi prove key in big results

Kepa Arrizabalaga
22-year-old Kepa Arrizabalaga impressed for Spain earlier

Full backs - Ander Capa (Eibar) and Toni Lato (Valencia)

Ander Capa
Ander Capa of Eibar impressed despite the team eventually losing

Despite Eibar falling to a cruel 1-0 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, one man that definitely didn't need to hang his head in shame was Ander Capa. The flying wing back was a big presence in both his final third and Athletic's, with his lung-bursting runs causing all kinds of issues for both Inigo Cordoba and Enric Saborit.

On the attack, he was unafraid to get to the byline or deliver crosses from deep, with his pace and physicality ensuring that Athletic didn't have a weak spot to exploit on their own adventures forward. A solid all-round showing from the full back, who is a vital cog in Jose Mendilibar's Eibar machine.

At just the age of 19, a visit to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu might be intimidating, but on Sunday night Toni Lato took the occasion in his stride. Despite not matching up with Gareth Bale in terms of physical stature, the young left back was tenacious and a tough nut to crack on the defensive.

When allowed to get forward, the Spaniard provided a lovely assist for Carlos Soler's equaliser to make it 1-1 on Sunday night, showing his composure and awareness to pick out his fellow young teammate. His understanding with Jose Gaya was important down Valencia's left, with a point from Madrid the icing on the cake.

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