Athletic Club forward Raúl García was full of praise for the Lions’ performance after they booked their place in this Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against FC Barcelona.
The striker put in a star turn, bagging a brace as Athletic beat Real Madrid 1-2 in their Supercopa semi-final clash.
“We came here full of belief,” Raúl said in his post-match press conference. “We had this match down as a day to give this group what they deserve.”
‘Rulo’ was especially proud of the ambition shown by his teammates, adding: “We work hard to defend the identity of this Club, to show what it is we represent.
“We believe we can win the tournament. Regardless of the rival, we know what we’re going for. I’ve always had confidence in this group.”
Highlights I Levante UD 1-1 Athletic Club (LaLiga Matchday 25)
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A game of two penalties, as both sides get a point
Marcelino: “A victory for us would’ve been fair”
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Marcelino bemoaned the defensive mistakes that led to Levante’s goal
Athletic held to frustrating draw by Levante
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Despite constantly threatening, Athletic only pick up one point from a match where both goals came from the penalty spot
Confirmed line-ups: Levante UD vs Athletic Club
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The XI’s for tonight’s LaLiga match at the Ciutat de Valéncia
Global TV Guide: Levante UD vs Athletic Club (LaLiga Matchday 25)
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When and where to watch Athletic’s upcoming LaLiga match against Levante UD
Marcelino: “We’re focused on winning tomorrow”
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Marcelino looks ahead to Friday night’s LaLiga Santander match against Levante UD
Squad list: Levante UD vs Athletic Club (LaLiga Matchday 25)
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Marcelino has called up 23 players for Friday night’s clash with Levante UD at the Ciutat de València
A big week against Levante
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Athletic will face Levante twice in six days, starting with a LaLiga fixture on Friday (21:00 CET)
Raúl García: “The more difficult the challenge, the better”
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After extending his contract with Athletic Club until 2022, Raúl García expressed his intention to keep going “as long as he was up to the task of competing for this Club”
Raúl García signs contract extension until 2022
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The agreement includes an option for a further season depending on a number of targets.