In Old Trafford they already had a direct record of how Athletic's fans spend when he accompanies his team. Some years ago, with Marcelo Bielsa on the bench, there were 8,000 enthusiastic rojiblancos fans who gave color and heat to the mythical English stadium. That time the lions joined the Bilbao party by imposing themselves 2-3 in an authentic great game.
The circumstances of that time vary significantly in the face of this new confrontation between the Red Devils and the Lions. On this occasion it was the shock back of a semifinal of the Europa League itself that in the first leg, played a week earlier in San Mamés, had finished with 0-3 against. The mood of Athletic fans did not even fell into such adverse conditions.
To one grit
Balenziaga, Iturraspe, the mayor of Bilbao and many others related in one way or another to the rojiblanco club over time could verify the mood of the red and white fans in the streets of Manchester from hours before the ball began to roll. Neither the outgoing result, nor the important and numerous casualties that Valverde dragged for this second envite weighed in the mood of Athletic's fans. Encouragement that was also recorded within the stadium.
The lions did not lack the breath of their faithful fan at any time. The United could immediately verify that he would have to sweat his classification for the final despite his substantial advantage of the first leg. Jauregizar's goal before the break made them tremble.
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Then, after 1-1, what happened happened and the locals ended up winning. It was then that Athletic's fans gave another lesson. No reproach to yours. On the contrary. Applause, shouts of mood, songs … to win anyone, but in defeat is when the genuine love of colors is truly demonstrated. The Bilbao Club and its fans transcend far beyond football
