Athletic Strength has been flagging for weeks. After the Cup final on April 6, the level dropped and was not what it had been throughout the season, something that was reflected in the results. The fact that the points were left on the road and some referee decisions removed the attacking lions from the fourth place that will eventually continue to be occupied by Atlético de Madrid, which on the contrary did his homework on the matter.
Now, after the defeat in Vigo, what Valverde’s team has is fifth place which is almost guaranteed barring any unforeseen events or mistakes. In addition, they will once again compete in the Europa League next season. A culmination of a dream season that will live in the memory of everyone and every athletic team.
Against Celta one could sense that things would not end well. The good atmosphere in Balaídos on Wednesday at 10:00 pm was just the beginning of what turned out to be a breath of air and hope for the celestials.
In their fight to avoid relegation, the Claudio Giraldez They risked everything. Athletic, however, are still in the fight for fourth place, but with less need and intensity. Furthermore, the heavy casualties on the red and white team left an unusual eleven. A perfect cocktail for Celta to achieve a comeback against a lackluster Athletic, where almost the only Olympic goal Alex Berenguer.
With goals achieved and in the face of team casualties, Valverde He was forced to make changes and took advantage of the situation to give minutes to less common players, who were however accused of a lack of continuity and adaptation to the speed of the competition. A series of events that ended in defeat for the lions.
However, despite the climate of general weariness due to the demands of the times, there is no room for pessimism about what has been achieved this year. The general feeling that reigns around Athletic is one of satisfaction, joy and excitement for what has been achieved and for what is to come.
Two games to close out a magical year. A year that informs the great legends of the club and also brings together young promises in what seems to be a new phase in the red and white panorama. After years of ups and downs, everything indicates that this new Athletic is very capable of doing great things. Two final duels for a well-deserved rest and recharge the batteries to come back stronger if possible.
Source: La Verdad
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