Athletic’s adventure in Saudi Arabia is over after losing to FC Barcelona in a rather lackluster match. A defeat that, however, did not generate too much discomfort among the red and white fans for not being able to play in the final and compete for the title – the team is very well placed in other competitions which creates more enthusiasm in the group of athletes. – but for other reasons such as playing the match very far away, which makes it almost impossible for fans to travel and because of this it becomes clear that Ernesto Valverde’s team is inferior in the stands due to the large number of follower of the Catalan team present in the team. stadium. the stadium. However, it is worth highlighting and acknowledging the support given by some Zurigorris fans who made it clear that Athletic fans follow the team where necessary.
In addition to the cold atmosphere experienced during the match (and I’m not talking about the hot temperature that was around 25º at the time of the match), it was clear that the match was marked by the decision made by CSD a few hours before giving the precautionary measure in Barça and therefore allows the temporary registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. News that has caused widespread discomfort, because it gives the impression that the Catalan team is playing by other rules and certain privileges that under no circumstances will be given to any other team.
But putting aside the issues that indirectly influenced Athletic’s game, I personally recognize that the team’s play in recent games has caused me some concern. Although I don’t think it’s a question of throwing our hands to the head, as happened against UD Logroñés, against Barça I also missed a more aggressive Athletic, with more determination and intense pressure that was in one of our most lethal weapons to subdue the rival. Of course, the high load of matches has an influence and not every day is good, so I trust that it will remain an anecdote and the team will recover its identity against Osasuna and in front of everything that follows.
Source: La Verdad
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