After 40 years of attempts and failures, the Gabarra once again crosses the waters of the Nervión, delighting both banks of the estuary with the great red and white water that surrenders to its players.
And no wonder, because what we are experiencing today in Bilbao and its surroundings is historic, and a reason for great pride and celebration. It’s hard to explain it in words, but what happened this past Thursday is one of those things that you have to experience for yourself to try to understand what it means for an entire town and a family like the ones that make up all the athletes. .
For the youngest, it was a dream come true. Everything we were told about this day fell short and exceeded all expectations. Those who experienced it 40 years ago have once again touched the glory after a very long time. Several generations united by the same feeling that left images in Bilbao and Bizkaia that we will never forget. Once again, and this time as before, Athletic showed itself to the world as a team (and a fan) to respect and admire. Because we are not better or worse than others. We are just different and that is something more important.
Dreams do come true, although we still struggle to wake up. However, it’s not over yet and everything can be improved if that’s still possible. Once the goal of winning the Cup is achieved, Athletic have strong options to compete in the Champions League next season and thus cap off an epic season that will be hard to match.
This team, led by a great Ernesto Valverde, who also deserves a special mention, has proven to be capable of doing great things and achieving everything it wants to do. So, without getting too carried away with the euphoria of the Cup and Barge, it’s time to focus on the League and put an end to a great year.
The first step to achieving this is to beat Villarreal at San Mamés this Sunday. A Cathedral that has sold out all its tickets and it will surely be a great end to the party, especially if Athletic can get the three points. What we have seen, everything indicates that we still have a lot to achieve, so let’s keep dreaming. Because winning is always nice, but doing it at Athletic is even nicer.
Source: La Verdad
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