The Basque national believes it was http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Llorente-c13671’s equalizer against the Red Devils that jumpstarted their Europa League campaign.
Athletic Bilbao take on the challenge of fellow La Liga outfit, Atletico Madrid, in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Romania-c2990 for UEFA Europa League glory. On their way to the final of the second tier European club competition, Los Leones beat the likes of Manchester United and Schalke.
Reflecting on their route to the UEFA Europa League final, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ander-Herrera-c5543, claimed that Bilbao’s victory over Manchester United was instrumental in their campaign.
He explained that the win over the reigning English champions was a major moral boost and added that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-c13609 Llorente should be commended for his equalizing header at the Old Trafford.
Continuing in his praise for the Spanish international, Herrera stated that the aforementioned goal made the players realize their true potential, and was the defining moments of their competition.
"It was the moment perhaps we realised we could do something special in this competition; go far," he said.
"It was the moment we made a mark, we showed our ability, our qualities, and that we could beat anyone - it was a launch pad to beat one of the best teams in the world and outplay them."
The Basque entity will lock horns with El Cholo’s resilient Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, April 9. Herrera revealed that Los Leones are eagerly waiting for the starting whistle and will not shy away from outing their attack minded pressing footballing philosophy
in practice.
He added that the atmosphere in the dressing room is optimistic as they have shown that they have the pedigree to lift the prestigious competition.
"We are determined to end the tournament on a winning note, staying true to our attacking, pressing philosophy and style," the 22-year-old declared.
"We have eliminated and beaten teams older and more experienced than us to get here; we compensate for what we lack with our style, passion and ambition."
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Athletic-Club-c38535 from a hard working dull unit into an attacking team full of flair. The Basque club have the chance of cup double of their hands with Copa del Rey and UEFA Europa League final appearances.
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