Valverde: "We've missed more opportunities to go back to the playoff."
Athletic coach admits that the Royal has been "strong in defense" and that his players "have struggled to overcome pressure." The red-white coach believes that "the semi-final has not been decided by the penalty indicated by the referee."
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Athletic coach talks about the match they will play against Barcelona on the 27th day of the EA Sports League.
Padilla: "We've given everything and all we have to do is raise our heads."
Athletic goalkeeper talks about the semi-final of the King's Cup lap lost to the Royal Society.
Valverde: "Our intention is to seek victory clearly"
"Each team has its own resources, we have different styles," said Athletic's coach, who referred to the King's Cup match that the red-white team will play against the Royal Society on Wednesday.
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The rock of Seville has 73 partners and about half of them have no connection with the Basque Country. They know that qualifying for the final is difficult, but they do not lose faith. In the previous finals played in Seville they encouraged the streets with their charanga and even pulled a barge in the Guadalquivir.
Itxaso Uriarte, leaving football: "I have nostalgia; in my case, the work has always been present"
Uriarte has completed a long and brilliant career at the highest level, Real Sociedad and Athletic. In addition to his work on the lawn, he has also been a reference in the locker room for younger colleagues.
Julen Agirrezabala has been injured in the meniscus
Errenteria's goalkeeper has not played with Valencia since he injured his muscles last January, but he has now suffered another physical percance and is likely not to play any more this season.
Jauregizar: "It's going to be a very difficult game, but I see a chance to move on."
The red-white midfielder admits he took a "big scare" in Oviedo, but claims he has already recovered from his knee injury. Regarding the Copa derbi that will be played this Wednesday in Anoeta, the midfielder of Bermeo believes they have to leave "everything" on the field. "We have to go on the lawn with enthusiasm and intensity, looking for them from the first minute," he added.
Williams: "It's a shame to get the first hit to get our best level."
Athletic Club player Iñaki Williams, after a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on the 26th day of the EA Sports League.
Unai Simon has kept Athletic alive in Vallecas (1-1)
Athletic adds its fifth straight match in the League. Valverde's team has recovered a point in Vallecas thanks to a spectacular goal by Iñaki Williams and the decisive stops by Unai Simon.