A day to remember, a game to forget

Girona added a new European memory to its retina, although with a team depleted by casualties and the need for a new calendar, it also added a match to forget all memory. The loss not only leaves a mark on the scoreboard, but also on the mood of a team that arrived in the Netherlands with the hope of competing head-to-head. The atmosphere in Eindhoven was electric from the first minutewith a dedicated local fan base, but no success in terms of lighting.

Míchel Sánchez acknowledged the difficulty of the challenge and the superiority of the Dutch, but he did not hide his concern about how such a resounding retreat would affect. “I know that in the locker room someone is helpless. A loss hurts, but we can’t let it affect us more than necessary,” said the coach, knowing that the emotional burden of the result could be as dangerous as the score itself.

The response of the fans, which was also noticeable from mid-morning, is another point to highlight and a reminder that the club is experiencing a historic moment, but the reality of the Champions League also requires players to survive tough losses and move on. forward.

The best thing, perhaps, is not experiencing the injuries of a saturated calendar and the excitement generated by the debuts of young Selvi, Minsu and Jastin. But despite the premieres, the message is clear: the team cannot allow itself to look back or remain trapped in a result that, however painful, should not define the season. that’s all Míchel asks for mental energy, another effort so that days like this don’t affect their players too much.

Perhaps the biggest fear today is How will this loss affect the team? in future commitments. The Champions League, with all its glory, can also be an overwhelming challenge if the results are not good, something that is still being worked on from within. And with that, continue to hold hands with fans and representatives in the Dutch city, which, once again, is loyal to the team in a historic period, no matter what.