“Athletic” says goodbye to 2024 with the victory in Pamplona, and Valverde does not hide his satisfaction. “We are happy to finish the year well. It was a match in which we had to fight a lot, but we also had options. This match means a lot to us because we know how difficult it is : to win in Pamplona,” he said.
Possible penalty and goal for Osasuna. “Here, everyone looks after everything for their own territory. It was really a foul that the referee allowed to continue and the other, well, you play away from home and that’s it. Niko was not at fault, he was even behind. We went from having a possible goal on the penalty spot to two fouls that ended with Osasuna’s goal.”
Team resources. “We have a long line-up and that’s clear. Berenger can start and come off the bench. We’re all very involved and we know what we’re playing very well. The spirit is driving us.”
The goal of champions. “Our goal is what we had, to be able to combine the three competitions we have and try to go far. We want to be able to cope with these competitions, but we still have winter ahead of us. We’re going to rest for a while and we need to get our batteries back.”
1-2 in a straight game. “Goals sometimes come out of the blue. Sometimes after a great game, that’s why football is what it is. You always have to look for them as much as you can.”
2024 Libra. “How will it be?” It was an extraordinary year in every way. We finished fifth in the league and were cup champions, and now we’ve been promoted to the Cup and Europe.
Upcoming break. “When you win, you always have the motivation to play because you feel that everything is going your way, but it’s good that we stop a little bit because we fought a lot and I don’t think more rest will be: or “I gave them one more day off for the victory.”
Target plan. “We’re incredibly lucky to have the goalkeepers we have. We’re excited to have both Unai and Julen compete.”
The first half of Guruzeta. “He’s a striker who has a good attitude towards the goal, but he’s very involved with the game and the work. He’s been finding his place and he’s continued with that good dynamic this year, and we’re happy with him.”