Athletic resumed the league competition yesterday after the competitive break of more than three months caused by the Covid-19 health crisis. The rojiblancos played their last game on March 8 against Valladolid (1-4), before the state of alarm was decreed and all sports were suspended.
The team of Gaizka Garitano drew against Atlético (1-1) after goals scored by Muniain and Diego Costa in the final stretch of the first half. The lions performed at a good level and had opportunities before the goal defended by Oblak, but it is also true that the mattress makers reached the final stretch of the match better and had a magnificent opportunity in the boots of Arias, superbly derailed by Unai Simon.
The game was played behind closed doors, as marked by the new regulations until further notice. Logically, the team that paid the most for the lack of public in the stands was the local. Yuri Berchiche He has recognized it through a message published on his Twitter account. “We have missed you a lot, fans,” said the side of Zarautz, one of the most outstanding lions who had to be replaced by Unai Núñez in minute 82 after suffering cramps.
In any case, there was a major rival ahead. The former PSG considers the draw to be good. “Good point achieved,” he adds.