Athletic Club - Real Valladolid

Athletic Club 4 – Real Valladolid 2

Athletic Club has begun the second half of the Liga in the best possible way after defeating Real Valladolid by 4-2, in spite of trailing at half time 0-1, with the goal scored by Oscar, and several plays in which the referee has not been quite accurate. In the second half, the goals by Ibai (2), De Marcos and Ander Herrera turned the scoreboard around thus maintaining San Mamés impregnable. In injury time Ramas trimmed the difference.

The match has been marked by the presence of Erik Moran, who during in the afternoon attended his father’s funeral. Players, technicians and the rest of the club’s staff, as well as the general public appreciated his dedication and sacrifice during these difficult moments.

Carried forward, 39 points, the team stays in fourth place on the table and so displays quite well how to adapt in spite of the absences due to sanctions or injury, although the classification is not yet a determining factor given the number of matches left to play.

And without a truce, ahead of them is a challenging match against Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Copa quarterfinals on Thursday, in Madrid, whereas on Sunday they will be playing against Osasuna.