If the carambola comes out now, great; but if a continental area is unattainable, no one will blame the lions being swept away in the latter part as in other cases. That doesn’t mean they aren’t critical at some point in the season, especially when they’ve had a chance to make a qualitative jump on the table.
Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán does not bring back fond memories for rojiblancos in good moments. We all have Iñigo Martínez’s crossbar in our heads that will put them in the Europa League. He didn’t just leave with Gaizka Garitano at the time. Despite Athletic coming out of relegation in record time, he began to look carefully for not putting the team in privileged positions on the same course. In any case, it should be acknowledged that on that day the two played a tie that served both of them and not even for that. Caparrós can do nothing for his former team.
Another bad experience in previous seasons was the European elimination at the hands of Sevilla on 15/16. After beating 1-2 at San Mamés, there was no difficulty for the Valverdes who put up a great game without enough victory. Surely many wake up in cold sweat remembering the one-on-one that Susaeta forgave in the extra time. The sanctions gave a pass to the people of Seville and left the people of Bilbao with honey on their lips.
A new story
Future memories are formed from this very Sunday. A win or a draw combined with a negative result for Villarreal at Camp Nou will change our view of Sevilla’s pitch. Not all visits went bad, in fact, he won with Marcelino for the last time thanks to a cod by Iñaki Williams. I will also never forget the review of Athletic de Bielsa winning 1-2 in an extraordinary match against Iñigo Pérez. Data to be handled.
I can think of no better way to get into the Conference League than with a cod by Iker Muniain who suffered a serious knee injury on a hot Easter afternoon in the same setting. It will have good vibes on top of that painful memory. In any case, we are pleased with any result (tie or victory) that classifies the lions with the help of FC Barcelona.
The classification for the Seville Champions, in the absence of a day, plays in favor of the lions. It’s not the same to be third or fourth for prestige and money – there’s a difference of 7 million between one and the other – than to play for the Champions League and the flood of millions of its affiliates. If Marcelino’s staff clarifies at the beginning who is playing more, victory is closer.
The bad news is that Barca have played nothing. They have already taken second position and they will make the game through inventory. I don’t have them too concerned about closing the course at home after saving the furniture. There is always the option that some quality player, who has it, wants to make merits against Xavi or put himself on the showcase. My bet is the red-and-white team will have to win Seville because Barca, at best, will draw against Unai Emery’s side.
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
