The end of the season has come, the time for balance has come. I do the first group of men from a double perspective.
On the one hand, in the cold data, which is often said, this is a wonderful season, without a doubt: Super Cup finals, Cup semifinals and there are options to get into positions in Europe until the last day. Of course, going deeper, going into detail and, above all, into forms, the grade drops to a well. A 6. And let me explain.
Certainly good nights are experienced, emotionally and football (for example, the cups of Real Madrid and Barcelona or the league matches against Real Sociedad or Atlético de Madrid), but there are also, with the permission of the expression, chestnuts of matches, results and football (Cádiz, Rayo Vallecano or Celta at San Mamés are some examples).
If Marcelino couldn’t improve on something, he did it once, in the Super Cup final against Barcelona, it was to win when it was time to take the final step. And I’m not just referring to the finals, either. In the League, this season, it’s Villarreal’s day at the Ceramics or the tie at San Mamés against Valencia.
Athletic’s team level could be eighth in the League, it could even have a worse position if you compare it to Valencia, for example. But there’s the key to a coach, to someone capable of making the most of it, to finding formulas, and I think Marcelino has reached the ceiling.
One more season? It’s not too much, it’s true. But for me, the body demands something different from me on the bench of the men’s first team. I want to know where the candidates will shoot about it.
Women’s Athletic at Lezama
I can’t give the women’s first team a good mark. I don’t think his presence in Champions League positions is mandatory either, but he’s been fighting for those privileged positions for more days. I agree with Iraia Iturregi in the spirit of the Europa League for women’s football.
Soon the Cup was choked again and another negative point. I’m worried about the future of the team, not only because important players are leaving, but also because of how it will be rebuilt. Here I am clear that Iraia is the best coach a women’s first team can have today. And hopefully so.
Even in this balance of the season I can include Bilbao Athletic because in the absence of a day they have mathematically achieved permanence in the First Federation. Let’s see if you understand the comment. I greatly appreciated the work of Patxi Salinas and the children, but the celebration for their stay seemed exaggerated. I think the subsidiary’s obligation is to take care of the players on the first team, but also try to be or fight to land in the promotion playoff positions. I do not know. This is my opinion.
When I come back next season, if they give me a chance, there will be a new Athletic president. The 24th is a day to exercise responsibility. Arechabaleta, Barkala, Uriarte will open the campaign (officially) soon. I’ve closed it here. It won’t matter another Thursday. Until next season. Eskerrik asko and agur!
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.
