495 days without Athletic step on San Mamés. And the counter does not stop. The last time was the already distant March 1, 2020 in the triumph of the lions against him Villarreal (1-0) thanks to a lone goal from Raul Garcia. The last goal that the rojiblanco field shouted. Then there would come a win in Valladolid (1-4) and the pandemic that disrupted world life at all levels.
But the return to San Mamés each time it is closer, it is taking shape. If the health situation does not deteriorate, it will take place on August 21 or 22, on the second day of League. The calendar has been capricious and has provided a Athletic-Barcelona for the reunion. Then it will be 537 days without the ball having rolled in the lions' house with background noise. It will not be a return to full performance, with the current restrictions a capacity of 30% would be allowed, however it would be the beginning that everything returns to normal. At least in football.