The crisis of Real Valladolid reached its peak last weekend with the humiliating defeat of 7-1 against Athletic Club in San Mamés. From the locker room, there was talk of paying the displacement expenses to Bilbao for Pucelano fans as compensation and a gesture of apology for the poor image shown on the field. However, the club chose to reject this proposal, stating that “there are other mechanisms.”
This Thursday, just 24 hours before the match against Las Palmas at the José Zorrilla stadium, the club’s offices have been seeking a way to reach out to the fans and apologize again. They’re calling on the support of their followers at the stadium this Friday in search of a victory that can change the team’s negative inertia against a direct rival in the struggle for salvation. Through their captain, Anuar, the violet team is claiming the support of its followers, acknowledging the need for a fresh start.
Anuar’s Apology Statement
Anuar has come forward to apologize, stating, “It has been a complicated week for everyone – for us and for you, for all of us who love Real Valladolid. I wanted to apologize again because last Sunday, in Bilbao, we were not up to what this shield represents. I know well what this club represents – this history, this province, this hobby… and I know that we are indebted to you.”
He continues, “We have worked hard to compete 100% tomorrow and go for victory. That’s why I want to ask you to take revenge on Zorrilla tomorrow and give us the opportunity to show that we are all together: you and us. I ask you to encourage my teammates and push them as you have always done. We need you! All for the violet!” The team is looking to its fans for support and encouragement as they face this critical match.