Paco Fenollosa, a special absence in the historic semifinal

After more than 40 years following Levante, even walking the shield through Europe, COVID-19 leaves the charismatic Granota President of Honor, Paco Fenollosa, unable to attend the historic Copa del Rey semifinal in San Mamés. “My life is Levante and reaching a Cup semifinal for me is the greatest thing,” he tells AS.

“I have been following the team for more than 40 years, since I was in the Third Division,” he says. Fenollosa, 88, who went to the locker room door to see the players from the age of nine and has been a subscriber for 75 years. A life of granota.

However, circumstances have deprived the emblematic manager of one of the greatest moments in the club's history. But his spirit is always present on expeditions Levantinists: “The only difference is that I don't travel, but They are very aware of me, they call me, and I feel one more“.

With his characteristic smile, he hopes to get a good result in Bilbao and close the tie in Orriols. “I think we can be in the final.”

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