Recent street demonstrations – against the government, or to celebrate football games – have exposed the need for better relations between police and the Spaniards they are supposed to be protecting.
“Whenever you put on a shirt like Atlético’s, there are no excuses,” announced the still relatively new coach Diego Simeone ahead of the game against city rivals Getafe. Never one to fail to produce inspiring rhetoric, it is Los Rojiblancos domestic form of late that is a little less awe-inspiring.
First Fernando Llorente’s sumptuous volley hit the back of net before Óscar de Marcos secured the win over the mighty Manchester United, crashing the ball home in the second half to send the San Mamés wild.
Can the Basque team’s ‘English Way’ overcome the champions of England?
The Basque football club, which holds a presidential election this week, is limited by its locals-only selection policy. But with a wealth of talent coming through the ranks, the future looks particularly bright right now.
An old-fashioned locals-only selection policy should be suicide for a modern top-tier team. But Basque side Athletic continue to punch above their weight and compete with wealthier clubs.
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