Ahead of meeting with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon, the Los Leones assured custodian stated that they are in high spirits.
Athletic goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gorka-Iraizoz-c15189, claimed that despite some pessimism environment surrounding the team after falling in the UEFA Europa League final against Atletico Madrid, they still have the chance to finish the season with title honours with their
Copa del Rey final appearance.
He added that playing against Barcelona in the Cup final is a great opportunity and they must believe in themselves to lift the prestigious trophy at the expense of their rivals.
Continuing on the topic, Iraizoz stated that it is a great feeling to be in the final of the Spanish domestic knockout competition, not only for the fans but also for the San Mames supporters. He pointed towards Los Leones rich history in the Spanish cup
to support his statement.
The experienced goalkeeper was full of praise for Barcelona, whose quality cannot be questioned in the footballing circles.
Iraizoz stated that La Blaugrana are the best team in the world and in order to beat them at the Vicente Calderon, the Basque entity will have to believe in their own abilities on the footballing pitch.
"It's a final with great feeling for us and our fans because it is a competition deeply rooted in our history. We played against a great rival of his quality is undeniable and the game develops. It is the best team in the world, but we have our options and
we have to believe them," the shot-stopper said after Athletic Bilbao’s practice session at the Lezama.
It was the first training regimen put into work by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcelo-c23554 Bielsa after the culmination of the 2011/12 La Liga campaign, giving the ample rest before starting preparations for the cup final.
Reflecting on the work done by the Argentine tactician with the San Mames based outfit, Iraizoz stated that Los Leones are continuously evolving under the guidance of Bielsa. He stated that it was a slow start to live in the beginning but they have reaped
benefits of his shrewdness in the final stretch.
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