“Without a good game in Barcelona, we won’t get to the semi-final in the same way”
“Without a good game in Barcelona, we won’t get to the semi-final in the same way”
Vencedor believes that the latest results reaffirm “the state of the team” and that they have to continue “on that plan”
Unai Vencedor spoke to the media at Lezama after making his comeback last matchday after recovering from the injury that has kept him out off the pitch for five weeks: “I’m going little by little, but I’ve had a very good feeling. I’m happy to be able to help the team again after such a long time. It’s true that it’s hard. It’s true that it’s tough, but these are the throws of football and you have to get through them, be stronger than ever and come back better“.
Athletic Club face a great rival on Sunday, FC Barcelona, before playing against Valencia CF in the Cup semi-final. For the Zurigorri midfielder there is nothing more important than the next game: “We’re focused on the Barça game and we are going there without thinking about Wednesday’s game. They are in a good moment right now, but we are so. We’re going there as just another game and we’ll be looking for the win. I haven’t been here long and it’s clear that it’s not the same Barça of years ago, but we have to be very careful with them. Without playing a good game in Barcelona, we won’t get to the semi-final in the same way“.
The Lions clearly outplayed Real Sociedad in last weekend’s derby and Vencedor assures that they face the upcoming games full of morale: “It’s a game that makes you especially excited and winning it 4-0 even more so. Beating Real Sociedad like that is satisfying and has given us a plus, but beyond the result it reaffirms the state of the team. We have to keep going in this direction“.