He who has some self-love running up his spine knows that there is no better push to continue in pursuit of a complex goal than “why not…?” It is enough for them to tell us that something is impossible or beyond our reach for us to conspire and bring out the best within.
This is the challenge for this Athletic after the loss to Cívitas. There are five games left and we have to add all, or almost all. The challenge is great. Stratospheric, I would say: minimum, 12 points. There is no other way to achieve the Champions League dream. Atlético lead us by 6 points and the overall goal average. Even conquering it all might leave us at the station watching the luxury European train go by.
The challenge begins on Friday, in Getafe; then, Osasuna, in Bilbao; Celta, in Vigo; Seville, in San Mamés, and to close the League, visit Vallecas. difficult? Yes, it is obvious, but nothing is impossible. They are all losing rivals and have fewer points under their belts.
Of course, it is better not to look at the results of the last five games of the previous season. The rojiblancos closed the League adding only 4 of the last 15 points at stake. Furthermore, their average so far this century is only 6 points in this last “rush”. Suffice it to add that his best score is 10 points achieved in these 24 years.
That’s what it’s like to be pitted against a direct rival; an Atlético that came to life by exploiting Bilbao’s mistakes and the lack of reaction to Colchonero’s second goal, which left Valverde’s men without an answer. Athletic dropped their arms after Correa’s goal, following Sancet’s error. They lacked physicality, faith, ideas and even the substitutes did not give freshness.
Iñaki, Beñat and Oihan They wandered around at the beginning without much help in the team’s play. They led the transitions slightly. That will never happen again. The purpose is Homeric. But all is not yet achieved. Nothing to lose. In fifth place almost certain, no pressure, just ambition. This season could be even more historic. For them.
Source: La Verdad
I am Shawn Partain, a journalist and content creator working for the Today Times Live. I specialize in sports journalism, writing articles that cover major sporting events and news stories. With a passion for storytelling and an eye for detail, I strive to be accurate and insightful in my work.
