Íñigo Martínez was exultant after winning Real Madrid in the Super Cup. “We feel immense joy after suffering so much. The work is there, we have fought to the end, but with effort and sacrifice we are in another final. Very happy and now it's time to rest ”, said the Athletic defender in #Vamos.
Barely ten days after changing coach, the situation of the Bilbao team has taken a great turn. “Players are used to difficult situations. It has not been easy. We had appreciation for Gaizka (Garitano). You have to acknowledge their work. These are for him. Now little by little to do what Marcelino asks us to improve ”.
Regarding the controversy at the end of the game with a review of the VAR by some alleged hands of Unai García, Íñigo acknowledged that “it is normal for them to ask. I saw that I had hit him on the head. It did not seem like an action to call a penalty. In the end he didn't whistle and we were able to win ”.
The center-back assured that he was clear that Raúl García would be compensated after being sent off at the first exchange against Madrid in the League. “Raúl wanted to shoot that penalty and we were fully confident that he would score it.”
Finally, Íñigo commented that he hopes that Barça will not play with Messi, with physical discomfort. “It will be a tough game against a great rival. Hopefully Leo does not arrive and thus we will have more options ”.