Little by little, the preseason of Athletic is taking shape. It will be atypical, like everything in recent months, and to be around the house. The rojiblanca squad will not carry out their usual summer concentration in the center of Europe. Will work in Lezama and the friendlies will be close. The less you stay from home, the better.
The second 'bolus' confirmed by the Athletic will be against UD Logroñés the next Saturday, August 29 from 8:00 p.m. on Las Gaunas. Riojans live a sweet moment. They certified their promotion to Second division a few weeks ago after overcoming the penalty shootout Castellon in the playoff champions elimination in Andalusia.
It was the finishing touch to a great season. Those of Sergio Rodriguez, who shared adventures with him Bilbao Athletic In the bronze category, they led the group with an iron fist until the suspension of the competitions. The UD Logroñés He had only conceded two defeats in 28 games. And one was in Lezama in front of the cubs (3-1). Urain, Morcillo and Sancet they scored for those of Joseba Etxeberria. Since that November 3, 2019, the white-and-red squad has not seen defeat again.
The one of Las Gaunas, to this day and following a strict chronological order, it is the first preseason game that has on its horizon the Athletic. It has also closed another clash with the Alaves, but it will be on Wednesday, September 2 at the facilities of Lezama at 11.00 am. Behind closed doors, as required by regulations.
It will be the second time Athletic and UD Logroñés faces can be seen. The Riojan entity was founded in 2009 under the current name and the people of Bilbao visited Las Gaunas in August 2010, in the I La Rioja Community Trophy. Those then led by Joaquin Caparrós won by a resounding 0-3, with goals from Llorente, Susaeta and David López.
But first of all it will be necessary to dress short. The troop of Gaizka Garitano work starts this week. The players will pass the routine medical tests on Tuesday and Wednesday before the start of the preseason, to which this year we will have to add the coronavirus tests provided by The league. An essential green light. If all goes smoothly, the rojiblancos will step on the green of Lezama Thursday afternoon to be at the technician's orders.