The recent win against Girona has marked a significant point in the season for Athletic, and the team’s good streak has earned them a well-deserved break. Following the Sunday’s break announcement, the players were given two and a half days of rest, and they will not be seen again in Lezama until Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. This reward comes as a result of Athletic being the best team among the top five in LaLiga in the last five days, with 11 points, surpassing Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atlético, and Barcelona.
The team’s focus will now shift to La Liga during the month of February, following their Cup elimination and direct ticket to the eighth of Europa League. This plan includes rest, which has been scarce in the first half of the season. The technical team will take advantage of February to reinforce the pauses, allowing the team to release physical and mental ballast.
Recent Performance
The coach, who is celebrating his 61st birthday, is satisfied with the team’s response, having gone 14 league days without defeat since October 6 in Girona. With 15 games left to play, Athletic is classified only six points from the top and has more than ten points ahead of the first teams outside the European positions.
In the second half of the season, Athletic will face all teams currently in European positions, with the added challenge of playing most of these matches away from home. They will play against Real Madrid, Atlético, and Villarreal, as well as the Derbi of Anoeta. At San Mamés, Athletic will host Valladolid, Mallorca, Osasuna, Rayo, Las Palmas, and Alavés before closing the competition against Barcelona.
Upcoming Schedule
The upcoming schedule will be crucial in determining Athletic’s position in the league, and the team’s ability to maintain their good streak will be put to the test. With their current form and the upcoming rest, Athletic is poised to make a strong push in the second half of the season. The team’s focus on La Liga and their ability to rest and reinforce their strategy will be essential in achieving their goals.
