Raul Garcia was one of the great protagonists of the match played at the Metropolitano by the Atlético de Madrid and the Athletic Club. The Navarrese player once again received the affection of the Colchonera fans although this time it was special as it was the last time that the footballer faced Atlético as a professional, since he will hang up his boots when the current season ends.
Raúl received a small tribute before the clash began and, together with his wife, was forced to reciprocate the signs of affection from the red and whites. Although he likes to stay in the background, he had no choice but to do so. Also when a banner was displayed from the south end that read: “Rulo, you will always be one of us”.
The attacker entered the field of play in the final stretch of the match and once again received a standing ovation from the crowd. And once the referee blew the final whistle, the banner was taken out again and the chant that the Navarrese heard so much at the Vicente Calderón was performed again.
““I am a person who likes to go unnoticed, but I appreciate it because it is done with all the love in the world.”said Raúl, still overwhelmed, from the bowels of the Metropolitan. “I don’t like being the center of attention, but it has given me a lot of emotion. I feel lucky to receive that affection from the teams I have played for. I am grateful for a recognition that I will carry with me forever. We are people and displays of affection are always nice,” added that of Zizur Mayor.
“I try to speak little and demonstrate things with work and effort. Fortunately, the three places I have been to have considered it this way,” Raúl continued, ending by pointing out that “we had to step aside and let the young people pass, “It was a good moment with Athletic winning the Cup and with the team improving a lot.”
AGAINST RACISM
Raul Garcia He also wanted to speak out about the sad racist episode he experienced Nico Williams. “It doesn’t matter if it’s one or a hundred. Whoever makes a mistake, let them pay for it and we are working for it. Football often serves to unload what has happened during the week but we are also people. They can’t disrespect you, especially with these educational issues. There are things that cannot occur or happen, little by little things are being done so that they do not happen again.”
