Ernesto Valverde hopes that the victory over Atletico Madrid will be a turning point for the team, bringing new momentum.
2025-12-08 03:22
The head coach was very satisfied with Athletic Bilbao's performance in defeating Atletico Madrid, noting that the victory would inject strong confidence into the team. Ernesto Valverde stated that the team desperately needed a win like this 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid and highly praised the players' outstanding performance.
Athletic Bilbao dominated the match, constantly putting pressure on Jan Oblak. In the 85th minute, their efforts paid off when Alex Berenguer scored a brilliant goal with his left foot.
Ernesto Valverde said: "We wanted to show this level and give it our all. We knew how important a victory was for the team and how much we needed to get back into form. We did that from the start of the game today. It was a perfect match, and through perseverance, we ultimately won."
“We need to win at the San Mamés stadium to repay our fans. The team had suffered a series of defeats before, but despite being plagued by injuries, we played a great game. Hopefully, this victory will give the team a boost.”
Ernesto Valverde hopes the victory over Atletico Madrid will be a turning point for the team. He is excited for next week's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain in Athletic Bilbao. He stated, "If we can maintain this level of intensity, many matches will be in our favor. We always strive to achieve results through our own performances."
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