Elche CF's defeat in Vigo highlighted the Austrian defender, who experienced his worst day as a 'franjiverde'. This contrasts sharply with his outstanding performance in recent weeks, which had established him as a key player in the team's setup.

Prior to this match, the player had enjoyed a very positive month, both collectively, with the team's good results, and individually, with several notable performances, culminating in an almost perfect game against Atlético de Madrid.

This strong form had earned him his first call-up to the senior Austria national team, his international debut, and significantly boosted his chances of being included in Ralf Rangnick's squad for the upcoming World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

However, in Balaídos, his afternoon was one to forget. An error on a short pass back to his goalkeeper was capitalized on by Celta, who scored the first goal of the match. This incident affected the player's performance, leading to his substitution in the 57th minute, an uncommon occurrence for him this season.