Athletic went into yesterday’s match with eight consecutive wins in Bilbao. A brand that hasn’t been created in decades. It’s like a rocket.
About Girona, what can I say, fighting for the Liga, dreaming of the Champions League. And both at one time united them. Two clubs and one destination. Real Madrid read both ears.
Míchel’s men lost just one game in Montilivi, against the Meringues by 0-3 in the first round. And away from Girona they only lost once, also against Ancelotti’s team. 4-0 at the Bernabéu in the second.
Valverde’s men, at home, just failed to collect any points against the whites, in August. Unless they tied yesterday, one of those streaks will have evaporated.
This is a match to gauge the true possibilities of both contenders. Not to measure your season, or hit the table, or cut your wrists. It is 90 minutes to adjust the aiming of the goals with a little judgement. In finesse. If they win, Athletic will be in trouble following them. And you can still dream of more, but there is still a third left. You have to drink it
Source: La Verdad
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