The day last Thursday was very special in Athletic key. The Bilbao team faced its third semifinals in a continental tournament, this time before the historic Manchester United. The rojiblanca fans, a single step from the San Mamés final, turned to the lions from the early hours of this holiday May 1.
Impressive the environment prevailing before, during and even after a meeting that, unfortunately for the interests of Valverde's pupils, did not go as expected. On the contrary. The English imposed themselves 0-3 after a meeting where the work of the collegiate, say what the arbitration experts say, left much to be desired. The arrival of the VAR, they said, was going to do justice, but nothing is further from reality.
Unable memories
The majority of Athletic followers usually influence matches that ended in Victoria when evoking their best reddish code memories. That 2-3 in Old Trafford with 8000 from Bilbao in the stands, the tie with the Newcatle with goal from Ziganda, the leagues of Clemente, the last cup of last year in Seville against Mallorca with the subsequent walk along the estuary aboard the Gabarra …
Much of the fans of any other club in the world would also join at times to highlight the feats of the lions on duty in case of being Athletic fans. Memory in football is almost always of victories, feats. In Bilbao and out of Bilbao.
On April 23, 2006, with Clemente de Mister after the cessation of Mendilibar, in the cathedral, however, there was an unforgettable moment. Day 34, defeat by 0-3 against Valencia with three goals from Guaje Villa between minutes 81 and 86 and the team at risk of descent. No reproach to lions. On the contrary. Gala ovation after the final beep.
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